SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF - Gainesville, FL

Compass Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits & 401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for patient dining, retail, and catering. You will drive menu development, maintain top quality and presentation, and mentor a high-performing culinary team.

You will manage food costs, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen financial performance while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role offers relocation assistance and a competitive salary in a nationally recognized healthcare

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Experience in healthcare, hotels, country clubs, restaurants, higher education, or contract foodservice.
• Strong leadership, menu development, catering, and financial management experience.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for patient dining, retail, and catering.
• Develop innovative, on-trend menus while maintaining highest food quality and presentation standards.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Drive culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Team coaching

Regulatory compliance

ServSafe Certification

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals across the country. With over 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison creates personalized dining experiences for patients and café guests to advance healing and wellness.

Position Title: Senior Executive Chef
Pay Grade: 16
Reports To: Systems Director of Operations
Salary: $115,000–$125,000
Location: Gainesville, FL
Relocation Assistance: Provided

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for patient dining, retail, and catering.
• Develop innovative, on‑trend menus while maintaining the highest food quality and presentation standards.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high‑performing culinary team.
• Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Drive culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Experience in healthcare, hotels, country clubs, restaurants, higher education, or contract foodservice.
• Strong leadership, menu development, catering, and financial management experience.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

What We Offer

• $115,000–$125,000 base salary
• Relocation assistance
• Competitive benefits and 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Career growth within a leading healthcare foodservice company

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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)

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.