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Metz Culinary Management

Sous Chef

Milledgeville, GA · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

Sous Chef - Bostick Nursing Center | Milledgeville, Georgia Come join our amazing culinary team ... a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or ...

Koch

Senior Tax Manager - M&A

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

We are seeking a contribution-motivated M&A Tax Senior Manager to join Koch in our Atlanta, GA ... Draft and negotiate contracts with respect to acquisitions, divestitures, and investments * Advise ...

Umd

Senior Executive Chef

College Park, MD · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

The Senior Executive Chef provides strategic culinary leadership for Dining Services by overseeing ... Experience in higher education dining, healthcare, hospitality, contract food service, or other ...

Metz Culinary Management

Sous Chef

Amityville, NY · On-site

$51K - $69K/yr

... a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or ... Requirements: * 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience or Sous Chef * High Volume background

Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale West

Sous Chef

Plantation, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Sous Chef

Knoxville, TN

$47K - $64K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

Hilton Knoxville

Sous Chef

Knoxville, TN

$47K - $64K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale West

Sous Chef

Plantation, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

The Rackhouse Tavern

Sous Chef

Lexington, KY · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

Metz Culinary Management

Chef Manager

Carlisle, PA · On-site

$45K/yr

Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. Must be a trained Chef. The Chef Manager has an overall ...

Metz Culinary Management

Sous Chef

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Kitchen Supervisor / Sous Chef Rotating Weekends Salary Determined on Experience Metz Culinary ... a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior contract chef in the United States is $68,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Contract Chef vs Contract Chef?

AspectSenior Contract ChefContract Chef
CredentialsProfessional culinary certifications, extensive experienceBasic culinary training, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentHigh-end hotels, corporate events, large-scale projectsTemporary assignments, diverse locations, smaller venues
Employer & Industry UsageHospitality, catering companies, event planningFood service providers, catering, hospitality

The main difference between a Senior Contract Chef and a Contract Chef lies in experience, responsibilities, and project scope. Senior Contract Chefs typically have advanced certifications and oversee complex culinary projects, while Contract Chefs focus on executing specific tasks for temporary assignments. Both roles are vital in the culinary industry, but the senior position involves more leadership and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Senior Contract Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,041 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF - Gainesville, FL

Compass Group

Gainesville, FL • On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,099 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

351st of 500 rated business services

Job description

Position Title: Sr. Executive Chef 

Pay Grade:  16

Reports To: Systems Director of Operations

Salary: 110,000 - 125,000

Other Forms of Compensation:  relocation assitance

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

Job Summary
Senior Executive Chef – Morrison Healthcare

Gainesville, FL | $115,000–$125,000 + Relocation Assistance

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level?

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at one of our largest and most prestigious healthcare accounts in Gainesville, FL. This is an outstanding opportunity to showcase your creativity, develop a talented culinary team, and make a lasting impact while enjoying the stability and growth opportunities of Compass Group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all culinary operations for patient dining, retail, and catering.
  • Develop innovative, on-trend menus while maintaining the highest food quality and presentation standards.
  • Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
  • Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen financial performance.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
  • Drive culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Culinary degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
  • Experience in healthcare, hotels, country clubs, restaurants, higher education, or contract foodservice.
  • Strong leadership, menu development, catering, and financial management experience.
  • ServSafe Certification preferred.

What We Offer

  • $115,000–$125,000 base salary
  • Relocation assistance
  • Competitive benefits and 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Career growth with the nation's leading healthcare foodservice company

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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:  1550875

Morrison Healthcare 

MICHAEL GREMBA 

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