Regional Executive Chef

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF

Prospective candidates apply for the REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF role at Morrison Healthcare, a division of Compass Group.

Salary
: $95,000 – $120,000

Location
:
Tampa Bay, FL (must be based in the Tampa Bay area)

Travel
:
Day travel required; occasional overnight travel

Relocation Assistance
:
Provided

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.

• 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)

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. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.