Regional Culinary Leader - Multi-Site Support (NY & CT)

Compass Group USA; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a System Support Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple healthcare accounts in New York and Connecticut. You will collaborate with Executive Chefs to elevate food quality, guest satisfaction, and safety standards while traveling regularly to support diverse sites.

The role requires a strong restaurant foundation, people development, and the ability to manage high-volume operations, with Made for More and other culinary

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience with a strong restaurant or chef-driven culinary background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams.
• Strong operational aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt across multiple locations and environments.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice, hospitality, catering, or healthcare dining operations.
• Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or regional operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production techniques, food safety, sanitation, presentation standards, and cost controls.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel extensively throughout New York and Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Travel between assigned healthcare accounts to provide culinary leadership and operational support.
• Partner with Executive Chefs to enhance culinary execution, food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Support staffing needs, operational challenges, and high-volume service periods across multiple locations.
• Assist with menu development, recipe execution, catering, special events, and culinary innovation.
• Champion the implementation of Made for More and other company culinary initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor food cost management, inventory practices, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with site leadership and support efforts to enhance patient and client satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a System Support Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple healthcare accounts in New York and Connecticut. You will collaborate with Executive Chefs to elevate food quality, guest satisfaction, and safety standards while traveling regularly to support diverse sites.

The role requires a strong restaurant foundation, people development, and the ability to manage high-volume operations, with Made for More and other culinary