SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF - Gainesville, FL

Compass Healthcare; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a large healthcare account in Gainesville, FL. This is a pivotal role to showcase creativity, develop a strong culinary team, and drive patient dining, retail, and catering excellence.

You will oversee menu development, food quality, and cost management while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Lead culinary operations for patient dining, retail, and catering.
• Develop innovative menus while maintaining highest food quality and presentation standards.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.

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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Financial management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Position Title: SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Pay Grade: 16

Reports To: SYSTEMS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

Senior Executive Chef – Morrison Healthcare

Location & Compensation

Gainesville, FL | $115,000–$125,000 + Relocation Assistance

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level?

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at one of our largest and most prestigious healthcare accounts in Gainesville, FL. This is an outstanding opportunity to showcase your creativity, develop a talented culinary team, and make a lasting impact while enjoying the stability and growth opportunities of Compass Group.

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 with the nation's leading healthcare foodservice company

Associates 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)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely.

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.