Traveling Executive Chef

Hhs, Llc; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across healthcare facilities. This remote/field-based role travels 100% of the time, building teams, creating menus, and driving food quality and patient satisfaction.

Requires 5+ years as sous or executive chef in related settings, culinary degree, and willingness to relocate for advancement opportunities. OSHA/HACCP familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program
• 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living
• Willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
• OSHA, The Joint Commission, HACCP familiarity

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 aligned with current market trends
• Maintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction
• Lead recruitment, training, scheduling, and assignments of team members
• Execute and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and regulatory agencies
• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to meet budget

Job description

Executive Chef

Ready to take your culinary leadership on the road? HHS is seeking a high-energy, adaptable Executive Chef. In this role, you will act as our \"Culinary Special Ops,\" traveling 100% of the time to healthcare facilities across the region to launch new business, fill critical leadership gaps, and elevate food quality standards.

This role supports our Compliance, Integration & Sourcing Team, which follows a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule and requires 100% travel to various healthcare facilities, providing critical leadership and supporting new business initiatives.

Salary: $80,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits & Full Travel Support

Location: Remote / Field-Based (Must reside within 45 minutes of a major Eastern US airport hub)

Travel: 100% Travel (Structured on a predictable 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule)

Environment: Healthcare Facilities, Post-Acute Rehab, and Senior Living Communities

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. 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.