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SYSTEM EXECUTIVE CHEF - Cleveland, OH

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Feb 2025

About the role

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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in PeopleHub by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Click here to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position.

Job Summary

The System Executive Chef is responsible for driving culinary excellence across all operational areas, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality food production. This role involves menu development, inventory management, purchasing, cost control, and staff development to uphold superior culinary standards. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives on innovation, efficiency, and delivering high-quality dining experiences

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Excellence: Establish and maintain high culinary standards for retail, board meals, dining, and catering operations.
Team Leadership & Development: Train, mentor, and inspire the local culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Strategic Innovation: Lead initiatives in Corporate Social Responsibility, seasonal menu planning, and health & wellness trends while enhancing campus dining experiences.
Operational Analysis & Improvement: Monitor performance metrics, trends, and operational efficiencies, implementing strategic improvements to drive culinary success.
Customer Engagement: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of daily menu items, effectively communicating offerings to customers and ensuring satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

Culinary degree preferred, ServSafe® Certification required
Bachelor’s degree in Food Services Technology, Management, or a related field preferred

Experience:

3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience (varies based on formal education/training)
Expertise in catering event planning and execution from a culinary perspective
Skills & Competencies:
Strong leadership abilities with a passion for working with an industry-leading team
Comprehensive knowledge of culinary and catering trends, including quality control, production efficiency, sanitation, and food cost management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and internet-based tools
Effective communicator across multiple levels, including management, staff, and customers

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