Executive Chef: Creative Culinary Leader & Team Builder

Compass Group USA; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Living in Berlin, VT seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, recruit and train staff, and deliver show-quality food with strong safety and sanitation practices. You will manage food costs, labor, and menus, while driving resident and client satisfaction through exceptional service in a high-volume setting.

The role requires hands-on culinary leadership, ServSafe certification, and at least 5 years of kitchen management experience in institutional settings. A.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands-on chefs experience a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, and team productivity; manage cost controls and profitability.
• Develop menus and seasonal specials; source fresh ingredients; ensure product consistency.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, and performance; provide coaching and development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation standards and company policies.

Skills

Hands-on chef experience

Kitchen management experience

High volume operations

Client satisfaction programs

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

Morrison Living in Berlin, VT seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, recruit and train staff, and deliver show-quality food with strong safety and sanitation practices. You will manage food costs, labor, and menus, while driving resident and client satisfaction through exceptional service in a high-volume setting.

The role requires hands-on culinary leadership, ServSafe certification, and at least 5 years of kitchen management experience in institutional settings. A.S.