Systems Executive Chef - Chicagoland Area

Salary: $95,000 – $125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Assistance

Location: Chicago, IL (Must live in or relocate to Chicago; relocation assistance provided)

The Systems Executive Chef provides system‑level culinary leadership across a large healthcare network in the Chicago market. This role is responsible for driving culinary excellence, food quality, safety, and innovation across multiple hospitals and service lines, partnering with operations and leadership teams to elevate menus, control costs, develop talent, and ensure consistent, on‑trend food programs that support patient, retail, and catering dining.

• Lead culinary operations across multiple hospital campuses, including patient dining, retail, board meals, and catering
• Establish and maintain high culinary standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor Executive Chefs and culinary leadership teams
• Drive menu development, seasonal programming, and on‑trend culinary initiatives
• Champion health and wellness, sustainability, food seasonality, and corporate social responsibility
• Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and food cost controls
• Analyze performance trends and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Serv Safe, sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards
• Serve as a system culinary expert and clearly communicate menu concepts and standards
• Collaborate with system and hospital leadership to support operational and financial goals

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including multi‑unit or system‑level oversight
• Healthcare or high‑volume food service experience strongly preferred
• Experience planning and executing large‑scale catering and special events
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels
• Serv Safe Certification required

• System‑level leadership with visibility and impact
• Competitive salary: $95K–$125K plus relocation assistance
• Opportunity to shape culinary strategy across a major Chicago healthcare system

• 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,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While it 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 : 1498315

MICHAEL GREMBA