EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Job SummarySalary: $75,000 - $95,000CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. Our most significant competitive advantage is our team members, and we strive to strengthen our service culture. Every team member matters and owns a stake in our success, delivering hospitality excellence. We operate with four distinct companies—Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub—and shape the industry’s future leaders with a culture of service focused on elevated hospitality for community living across the country. Apply to CCL today! CCL is a member of Compass Group USA. Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryJob DescriptionAn inspirational and organized leader who will roll up their sleeves to ensure the daily kitchen operations succeed, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show-quality food via personal involvement, while developing and empowering onsite staff. The role works to continually improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing financial performance. Responsibilities include ensuring monthly budget targets, food and labor costs are met, and safe handling of food by following safety and sanitation protocols.Leading Culinary OperationLead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, ensure food quality and presentation, comply with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, monitor team member productivity and performance, and manage cost controls and overall profitability.Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; create distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients.Source fresh food, monitor produce and meat for freshness.Maintain product consistency by inspecting seasonings, portions, and the appearance of food.Research customer preferences and develop a menu that incorporates local foods and flavors.Prepare and cook foods of all types, including for special guests or functions.Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company health, safety, sanitation standards.Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring municate safety procedures and ensure employee understanding of safety codes; monitor related processes and procedures.Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food to ensure standards are met.Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines.Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards.Business & Financial AcumenParticipate in developing and implementing business strategies for the community aligned with the client’s mission, vision, values, and strategies.Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.Analyze financial and operational information to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs.Develop, implement, and manage the department’s budget; forecast, monitor, and control labor and food costs to meet or exceed objectives.Identify major revenue and expense opportunities and potential problems.Control food cost, labor, and other expenses; monitor actual versus budgeted expenses.Oversee food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies.Schedule staff based on forecasted volumes.Ensuring Exceptional Customer ServiceCreate 100% resident satisfaction by training and providing resources to maximize team engagement and deliver best-in-class service.Maintain professional attitude and appearance when engaging with residents and community staff.Improve service by understanding guest needs and providing guidance and coaching where needed.Provide and support service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.Empower employees to deliver excellent customer service; establish guidelines so employees understand expectations and receive ongoing training.Ensure employees provide genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis.Use teamwork to support guests and employees.Identify opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking resident feedback and developing strategies to improve the department.Review resident satisfaction results and other data to identify areas for improvement.Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.Team Building and ManagementRegularly lead team member meetings.Establish goals including performance, budget, and team goals.Solicit employee feedback with an open-door policy and review satisfaction results to address concerns.Develop and implement strategies to support team member engagement.Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably.Provide training to understand expectations and perform responsibilities.Provide necessary tools for employees to perform their municate performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.Provide coaching and counseling to help achieve performance objectives.Preferred QualificationsA.S. or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or trainingExtensive catering experience is a plusHigh-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirableInstitutional and batch cooking experienceHands-on chef experience is a mustComprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationProficient with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internetWillingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activitiesServSafe certified is highly desirableAssociate BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal 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 to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17