Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Culinary Leader

Compass Group USA; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its high-volume hospitality teams in the United States. You’ll lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and train the culinary staff in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

This role offers stability, diverse experiences, and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized healthcare food service leader, serving hospitals and healthcare systems

Qualifications

• A culinary degree is preferred, but equivalent hands‑on experience is welcome.
• Strong cooking, production, organization, and team‑leadership skills.
• Knowledge of current food trends, presentation, sanitation, and food‑cost controls.
• Catering or banquet experience is a plus.
• Experience with high-volume or batch cooking is helpful but not required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and email.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and team leadership.
• Prepare and oversee the production of high-quality food.
• Help develop creative menus, daily specials, and new culinary concepts.
• Lead catering events from preparation through execution.
• Train, coach, and motivate hourly culinary associates.
• Support food-cost controls, purchasing, inventory, and expense management.
• Maintain excellent standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety.
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with our marketing and culinary teams.
• Help create a positive, organized, and professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Culinary leadership

People development

Team leadership

Menu development

Food cost controls

Cooking proficiency

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its high-volume hospitality teams in the United States. You’ll lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and train the culinary staff in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

This role offers stability, diverse experiences, and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized healthcare food service leader, serving hospitals and healthcare systems