Executive Chef - Quick Hire!

CCL Hospitality Group is a leading company in the hospitality industry dedicated to delivering exceptional service and experiences across a variety of community living environments. With a philosophy centered on caring for the people who care for their guests, CCL Hospitality Group prides itself on its commitment to fostering a strong service culture and supporting its team members. This organization comprises four distinct operating companies: Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub. Together, they create innovative and elevated hospitality solutions that seek to redefine community living, emphasizing mutual success that leaves a lasting impression on guests and residents alike. CCL Hospitality Group is part of Compass Group USA, a global leader in foodservice and support services, which enables them to leverage extensive resources and expertise to drive excellence at every level. This opportunity to join CCL Hospitality Group as an Executive Chef offers a rewarding career for an inspirational and organized leader who thrives in a hands-on role. The Executive Chef will be accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations, ensuring outstanding culinary quality, safety, and efficiency. This pivotal role involves recruiting, training, and empowering kitchen staff to deliver show-quality food presentations while continuously striving to enhance resident, employee, and client satisfaction. This position requires a skilled culinary professional who can expertly manage food preparation and production, while maintaining compliance with all safety and sanitation protocols. With an emphasis on financial performance, the Executive Chef will be responsible for meeting monthly budgets and controlling food and labor costs meticulously. This role demands a passionate leader invested in cultivating a culture of service excellence and teamwork, who can also implement effective business strategies to optimize operational outcomes. As a key figure in the culinary department, the Executive Chef will lead the development and execution of menus that incorporate local and seasonal ingredients, thereby elevating the dining experience. The role requires not only advanced culinary skills but also strong business acumen, including oversight of purchasing, inventory control, and cost management. Candidates should be prepared to maintain high standards of food safety and quality, deliver ongoing employee coaching and performance evaluation, and engage actively in enhancing the customer experience. CCL Hospitality Group offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $95,000 for this position, reflecting the importance of this role within its dynamic and growth-oriented environment. By joining CCL, candidates will benefit from a supportive team culture, abundant opportunities for professional development, and an inclusive workplace dedicated to equal opportunity and fairness.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience considered a plus
• Experience with high volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable
• Experience with institutional and batch cooking
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with emphasis on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control and presentation
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, E-mail and Internet
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities
• ServSafe certification preferred but not mandatory