Regional Executive Chef

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Healthcare (Morrison Healthcare), Tampa Bay, FL

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year.
Other compensation: relocation assistance.

Key details: Must be based in the Tampa Bay area. Day travel required; occasional overnight travel. Relocation assistance provided.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company 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. Their Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and behavioral change in food consumption. 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 six consecutive years.

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. 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.

• 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

• 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
• Serv Safe Certification required or ability to obtain

• 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 federal, state, and local laws.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements: Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Compass Healthcare by 2x.

Req : 1493820