Executive CHEF - Chicago, IL

Executive Chef

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000

CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. We constantly strive to strengthen our service culture. The Executive Chef will play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality across our four operating companies:
Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub.

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations, maintain a safe and sanitary environment, direct meal preparation and presentation, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. You will also be responsible for culinary leadership, staff training, budget monitoring, and continuous improvement of staff and resident satisfaction.

• Plan and prepare regular and modified menus in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; complete production worksheets and waste logs.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety and sanitation.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintain inventory of food and non‑food supplies, ensuring availability while staying within budget.
• Make decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products in accordance with company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and sanitation procedures.
• Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs.
• Lead daily culinary production, food quality & presentation, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, team productivity, cost controls and overall profitability.
• Determine food presentation, create decorative displays, and develop menus that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients.
• Monitor produce and meat freshness, maintain product consistency, and research customer preferences.

• A.S. degree or equivalent culinary experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands‑on chef experience with institutional, batch, or high‑volume operations.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, email).
• Serv Safe certification highly desirable.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants 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 protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post may not be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities;

the company reserves the right to modify or change functions as needed.

Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management & Manufacturing