EXECUTIVE CHEF - Houston, TX

Compass Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary functions for a dining account. This role involves managing a talented team, overseeing safety and sanitation, and ensuring cost controls are maintained. You'll be responsible for menu planning and rolling out new culinary programs, all while working in a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence in food service. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a desire to grow within a top-notch foodservice company, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading organization.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred with 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Experience in high volume production and catering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary functions for a dining account and manage a team.
• Plan menus, purchase inventory, and manage cost controls.

Skills

Culinary Management

Cost Control

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

High Volume Production

Catering Experience

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

Working as an Executive Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
2. Plans and creates all menus
3. Purchases and manages inventory
4. Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits:

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

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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, 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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1402585