Job Description

Corporate Executive Chef

Territory: Northern California & Pacific Northwest

Location Requirement: Must reside within a 4-hour drive of San Francisco, CA - Salary 115K - 125K + bonus potential + car + relocation assistance

Morrison Healthcare, a sector of Compass Group and the nation’s top healthcare foodservice provider, is seeking a Corporate Executive Chef to support our operations in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. This is a high-impact leadership role for a passionate culinary professional who wants to make a difference in the lives of patients, caregivers, and communities.

As a Corporate Executive Chef, you’ll work closely with our Regional Directors of Operations and culinary teams to drive innovation, ensure food quality and consistency, and lead training and development across multiple accounts. You'll be joining a company committed to safety, sustainability, and delivering the highest standards in healthcare hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies to meet client and company goals.
• Support regional and corporate programs in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Drive culinary excellence and enhance the overall patient and retail dining experience.
• Lead training programs to ensure consistent, high-quality food production across accounts.
• Build and develop a regional Culinary Support Team.
• Train and mentor Regional Directors of Operations on food quality, presentation, and compliance.
• Lead new product and program rollouts across the territory.
• Ensure compliance with Compass purchasing programs and culinary standards.
• Complete reports and unit visit documentation accurately and on time.
• Conduct on-site visits, including patient rounding with hospital leadership.
• Manage budget responsibilities in alignment with company financial goals.
• Participate in and support patient/resident satisfaction initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Culinary Arts OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive back-of-house (BOH) management experience.
• At least 2 years of multi-unit BOH leadership experience required.
• 3+ years of healthcare foodservice experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of P&L responsibility in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food safety, cost control, and sanitation standards.
• Hands-on leader with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and general internet use.
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC) preferred.
• ServSafe certification required; CDM certification a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 85%.

Why Join Compass Group?

We are a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and the wellbeing of our clients and patients. At Morrison Healthcare, you'll be empowered to grow your career while making a real impact. Join a culture that celebrates fresh ideas, values development, and rewards excellence.

Apply today and help us set the standard in healthcare foodservice

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