Traveling Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchens

Compass Group USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead the Orlando-area kitchens, travel across the Florida region, and develop culinary teams. The role requires strong leadership, creativity, and a passion for delivering outstanding food.

You will plan menus, train staff, control costs, ensure safety, and partner with clients to elevate dining experiences. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and the ability to lead, teach, and motivate a team.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, including batch cooking.
• Solid knowledge of food cost controls, production planning, sanitation, and presentation.
• Creativity and an understanding of current food and catering trends.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer-based operational tools.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Catering experience and ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with a focus on great food, consistent execution, and a safe, organized workplace.
• Plan and execute regular and modified menus while maintaining recipe, portion, and presentation standards.
• Stay hands-on with production, taste food, and coach your team to deliver quality at every meal.
• Train and develop associates in culinary techniques, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, production, and waste to control costs and keep kitchens running efficiently.
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance with company standards and health regulations.
• Partner with account leaders and clients to improve the dining experience and bring culinary programs to life.

Skills

Culinary management

Hands-on cooking

High-volume operations

Food cost controls

Production planning

Sanitation

Food presentation

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead the Orlando-area kitchens, travel across the Florida region, and develop culinary teams. The role requires strong leadership, creativity, and a passion for delivering outstanding food.

You will plan menus, train staff, control costs, ensure safety, and partner with clients to elevate dining experiences. Relocation assistance is available.