Executive Chef - Charleston, SC

Compass Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within an acute care setting at MUSC Health in Charleston, SC. The role involves managing a dining account by overseeing all culinary functions, controlling costs, planning menus, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have three to five years of culinary management experience, a culinary degree is preferred, and must demonstrate a desire to grow within a leading foodservice company. Comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of culinary management experience.
• Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Plan and create all menus.
• Purchase and manage inventory.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and the culinary team.

Skills

Culinary management

High volume production and catering

Cost controls management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Summary

Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within an acute care setting at MUSC Health in Charleston, SC. Responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account, managing a team of associates, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Plan and create all menus.
• Purchase and manage inventory.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and the culinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Three to five years of culinary management experience.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Previous experience managing cost controls.
• Desire to learn and grow with a top‑notch foodservice company.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

EEO Statement & Legal Disclaimers

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.