System Chef

Hhs, Llc; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate culinary leader to join their team. In this role, you will support the healing journey of patients by delivering exceptional food service in a healthcare setting. With a focus on high-quality food and a chef-led philosophy, you will enjoy a rewarding career with most nights and weekends off. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment that values your passion for food and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing training

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining or healthcare.
• Ability to develop creative menus and maintain customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a motivated culinary team to produce high-quality food.
• Manage team member recruiting, training, and scheduling.

Skills

Knife skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Decision Making

Proactivity

Team Player

Business Ethics

Organization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Ordering platforms

Job description

Location:

US-VA-Virginia-Virtual

Pay Rate:

Salary - Salary Plan, 90,000.00 USD Annual

Scheduled Shift:

Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our culinary team!

Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. Share your passion for your craft, respect for great food, and an appreciation for our chef-led philosophy. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles

• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect

• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends

• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction

• Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments

• Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity

• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance

Skills

• Kitchen Skills: Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills

• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations

• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor

• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments

• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs

• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes

• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings

• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living

• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms

• A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both

• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Not Required But a Big Plus

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements

• Familiarity with HACCP procedures

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

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About Us

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. What We Do: We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S.

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