SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF (bench)

Ready to take your culinary leadership experience to the next level?

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Executive Chef for a bench position supporting our Charlotte-area accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef coming from the hotel, resort, restaurant, club, catering, or high-volume hospitality world who wants broader leadership experience, exposure to multiple operations, and long-term growth with a leading foodservice company.

In this role, you will step into Charlotte-area accounts as needed, supporting culinary operations, leading teams, assisting with openings and transitions, and helping maintain strong food quality, service, safety, and financial performance.

Healthcare experience is not required. We are looking for a strong culinary leader who knows how to run a kitchen, develop people, manage costs, create memorable dining experiences, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead culinary operations across multiple Charlotte-area accounts

Support accounts during leadership transitions, vacancies, openings, and special projects

Manage, train, and motivate culinary teams

Develop menus and create high-quality, appealing dining experiences

Oversee high-volume food production, catering, and special events

Manage food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and overall culinary performance

Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation

Implement new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary leadership

Build strong relationships with clients, operators, and account leadership

Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and the guest experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Culinary degree preferred

Three to five years of culinary management experience

Experience in hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, catering, contract foodservice, or other high-volume operations

Strong background in high-volume production and catering

Experience managing food costs, labor, inventory, and purchasing

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams

Comfortable supporting multiple locations throughout the Charlotte area

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with a top foodservice company

This bench position offers the opportunity to work with multiple leadership teams, gain exposure to different operations, and position yourself for future Executive Chef and culinary leadership opportunities within the company.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic 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.

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1557285

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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