Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Excellence

Compass Group USA; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Living in Edina, MN is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and drive culinary excellence with a focus on resident satisfaction and financial performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, menu development, and strong safety and sanitation practices to deliver show quality food and compelling experiences for residents and clients alike.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production, food quality, and presentation while ensuring safety standards.
• Provide menu direction and seasonal specials with local ingredients.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing, and costs to meet budgets.
• Supervise cooks and staff, set performance standards, and coach team members.
• Ensure resident and client satisfaction through excellent service.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food quality control

Cost control

Sanitation knowledge

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Living in Edina, MN is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and drive culinary excellence with a focus on resident satisfaction and financial performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, menu development, and strong safety and sanitation practices to deliver show quality food and compelling experiences for residents and clients alike.