REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF

Overview 95 - 120K Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members. Location: Tampa Bay, FL (must be based in the Tampa Bay area) Travel: Day travel required; occasional overnight travel Relocation Assistance: Provided Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 Job Summary The Regional Executive Chef provides culinary leadership and oversight across multiple healthcare locations, ensuring on-trend, efficient, safe, and sanitary food production in all assigned operations. This role supports and develops local Executive Chefs and culinary teams while driving regional consistency, quality, and innovation. Responsibilities include menu development, food quality standards, inventory management, purchasing, food cost controls, and culinary talent development. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain high culinary standards across retail dining, board meals, and catering operations Train, mentor, and inspire Executive Chefs and culinary leadership teams Drive culinary initiatives related to food seasonality, sustainability, health and wellness, and quality Analyze operational performance, trends, and food cost metrics and lead improvements Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards Support menu development, inventory control, purchasing, and cost management Serve as a regional culinary resource for special projects and operational support Travel to assigned locations as business needs require Preferred Qualifications Culinary degree preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Food Services Technology, Management, or related field preferred 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience Multi-unit or regional culinary leadership experience preferred Catering planning and execution experience Strong leadership and team development skills Knowledge of food trends, production systems, sanitation, and food cost controls Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain 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) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 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. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: Morrison HealthcareMICHAEL GREMBA ((req_classification)) #J-18808-Ljbffr