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Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Columbia, SC · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Position Title: Sr. Executive Chef Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: Sr. DFNS Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 Other Forms of Compensation: relocation assistance Morrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company ...

Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Columbia, SC · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Position Title: Sr. Executive Chef Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: Sr. DFNS Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 Other Forms of Compensation: relocation assistance Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company ...

Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Columbia, SC

$100K - $125K/yr

Position Title: Sr. Executive Chef Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: Sr. DFNS Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 Other Forms of Compensation: relocation assistance Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company ...

Usmd

Senior Executive Chef

College Park, MD · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Columbia, SC

$66K - $91K/yr

Position Title: SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: SR. DFNS Salary: 100 - 120K Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a ...

Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Columbia, SC · On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

Position Title: SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: SR. DFNS Salary: 100 - 120K Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a ...

Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Columbia, SC · On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

Position Title: SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: SR. DFNS Salary: 100 - 120K Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Morrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company, is a ...

Compass Group

SR EXECUTIVE CHEF

Macon, GA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Position Title: Sr. Executive Chef Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: Sr. DFNS Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in ...

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Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$69K - $96K/yr

Position Title: SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF (bench) Morrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and ...

Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Macon, GA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Job Summary Senior Executive Chef - Macon, GA Salary: $100K-$120K + Relocation Assistance Morrison Healthcare is looking for a strong Senior Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary operation in ...

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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 food quality, menu innovation, sustainability initiatives, and culinary operations across multiple ...

Compass Group

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF (bench)

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$69K - $96K/yr

Position Title: SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF (bench) Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior executive chef in the United States is $86,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior executive chef?

A Senior Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the entire kitchen operation in a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality establishment. They manage menu creation, food quality, staff supervision, and kitchen budgets to ensure efficiency and excellence. Additionally, they work closely with suppliers, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain high culinary standards. Their role requires strong leadership, creativity, and extensive culinary experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior executive chef?

To thrive as a Senior Executive Chef, you need expert culinary skills, extensive experience in kitchen management, and a degree from a culinary school or equivalent professional training. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food safety certifications (such as ServSafe) is essential. Leadership, creativity, and strong interpersonal communication set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies ensure efficient kitchen operations, high standards of food quality, and cohesive staff collaboration in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

What opportunities for career advancement are available for senior executive chefs?

Senior Executive Chefs often have the opportunity to advance into higher leadership roles, such as Culinary Director or Corporate Executive Chef, overseeing multiple locations or a wider culinary program. With demonstrated success in managing large teams and driving innovation, they may also transition into consulting, menu development for major brands, or roles in hospitality management. Many establish their own restaurants or catering businesses, leveraging their experience and reputation. Employers often support continuing education and exposure to new culinary trends, which further expands career possibilities within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Senior Executive Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,886 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group

Columbia, SC • On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 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: Sr. DFNS
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000
Other Forms of Compensation: relocation assistance
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 OPPORTUNITIES
Gainesville, FL | Columbia, SC | Charlotte, NC
Bring your culinary leadership to a role where you can make an impact, develop a talented team, and put your own stamp on a growing operation.
We currently have Senior Executive Chef positions available in Gainesville, FL; Columbia, SC; and Charlotte, NC. These are exciting opportunities for chefs with backgrounds in healthcare, hotels, resorts, restaurants, corporate dining, higher education, catering, or other high-volume hospitality environments.
Healthcare experience is not required. We're looking for strong culinary leaders who understand quality, consistency, cost controls, team development, and the guest experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Senior Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations across retail dining, patient and resident meals, catering, and special events. You'll oversee menu development, food production, purchasing, inventory, food costs, sanitation, and culinary team development.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys building teams, raising culinary standards, introducing fresh ideas, and creating food that people are excited to experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Lead culinary operations across retail, patient dining, catering, and special events
  • Develop creative, on-trend menus focused on quality, seasonality, wellness, and presentation
  • Establish and maintain high culinary and food-safety standards
  • Recruit, train, coach, and inspire the culinary team
  • Build a positive, accountable, and hospitality-driven kitchen culture
  • Manage purchasing, inventory, production, food costs, and waste
  • Plan and execute catering events from concept through service
  • Monitor operational performance and lead continuous improvements
  • Partner with leadership and other departments to improve the overall dining experience
  • Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
  • Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen-management experience
  • Experience in healthcare, hotels, resorts, restaurants, corporate dining, higher education, catering, or another high-volume foodservice environment
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and motivate teams
  • Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory, production, and food-cost controls
  • Experience planning and executing catering events
  • Strong knowledge of culinary trends, sanitation, quality, and presentation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, leadership, customers, and associates
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and other business technology
  • Culinary degree or bachelor's degree in foodservice management or a related field preferred
  • ServSafe certification required

WHY JOIN US?
These are more than kitchen-management positions. They're opportunities to lead major culinary operations, influence the entire dining experience, and build your career with an industry-leading organization.
Current openings: Gainesville, FL | Columbia, SC | Charlotte, NC
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: 1564490
Morrison Healthcare
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