SNR. EXECUTIVE CHEF (REGIONAL) - Houston, TX

Position Title: SNR. EXECUTIVE CHEF (REGIONAL) - Houston, TX Pay Grade: 16 Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, the company creates personalized dining experiences for patients and in cafés to support healing and healthful missions. Job Summary As a Senior Executive Chef traveling to support all hospitals in the Houston area, you will lead culinary operations across the unit. Responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, purchasing, food cost control, and staff management and development. Key Responsibilities Develop high culinary standards for retail, board meals, dining, and catering operations Train, develop, and provide inspirational leadership to the local culinary team Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives, food seasonality, health/wellness and high‑quality culinary arts on campus Analyze performance and trends in the local operation and devise and lead improvements Demonstrate a complete understanding of daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers Preferred Qualifications Culinary degree preferred Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field preferred Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training Experience planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet) Ability to communicate at various levels including management, departmental, customer, and associate ServSafe Certification 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) Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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 reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions based on business necessity. Req ID: 1541861 #J-18808-Ljbffr