BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Bench Executive Chef

Charleston, SC | $75,000$90,000 + Relocation Assistance

Bring your culinary talent and leadership to Morrison Healthcare in Charleston. We're looking for a hands-on chef with solid tenure, clear career progression and a track record of leading teams and delivering quality food.

Candidates must live in the Charleston area or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available.

As Executive Chef, you'll lead daily kitchen operations, develop your team and deliver meals that make a difference for patients, guests and hospital staff. You'll oversee food quality, production, purchasing and safety while bringing fresh ideas and strong leadership to the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, keeping food quality, presentation and service consistent.
• Plan regular and modified menus that meet established guidelines and dietary needs.
• Train and coach staff on cooking techniques, food handling, equipment use and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, portion sizes and waste to control costs.
• Use production sheets and waste logs to keep the kitchen organized and efficient.
• Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules and ensure readiness for inspections.
• Partner with the foodservice leadership team to improve operations and client satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Solid tenure in previous roles with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
• Hands-on cooking skills and experience leading a culinary team.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, presentation and cost controls.
• Catering experience a plus.
• Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and computer-based tools.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Build your next chapter in Charlestonwith an opportunity to lead, develop your team and put your culinary experience to work.

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, 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), and more.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their 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.