Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume, Innovative Kitchens

Compass Group USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA member, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, elevate food quality and mentor a culinary team. This hands-on role emphasizes menu development, food safety, cost controls and delivering memorable patient and dining experiences across healthcare operations.

If you bring 5+ years of culinary leadership and a passion for teamwork, apply to help shape dining programs that support healing and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen-management experience.
• Experience leading culinary teams in high-volume environments.
• Catering or large-scale production experience is a plus.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Comfortable using MS Office, email and kitchen-management technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and develop a strong culinary team.
• Create and execute regular and modified menus.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, flavor, presentation and consistency.
• Train and coach kitchen staff on preparation, equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, production and waste.
• Oversee high-volume production and catering operations.
• Establish cleaning and equipment-maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company, health department and regulatory standards.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve the customer experience.
• Bring new ideas, culinary trends and creative solutions to the operation.
• Build a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability and growth.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team development

Cost controls

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA member, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, elevate food quality and mentor a culinary team. This hands-on role emphasizes menu development, food safety, cost controls and delivering memorable patient and dining experiences across healthcare operations.

If you bring 5+ years of culinary leadership and a passion for teamwork, apply to help shape dining programs that support healing and operational excellence.