Regional Executive Chef, Acute Care Hospitals

TouchPoint

TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.

Job Summary

As the Regional Chef, you will support culinary operations across a regional portfolio of acute care hospitals and is responsible for driving culinary excellence, operational consistency, and financial performance across all assigned accounts. This position requires approximately 70% regional travel by car to support a hospital based on business need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support culinary functions across assigned acute care hospital accounts within the region

• Develop and implement operational plans and systems to ensure all contractual and client expectations are consistently met

• Drive regional financial performance by managing food cost, labor, and overall operational expenditures

• Serve as a regional leader who models company values, standards, and leadership competencies

• Collaborate with site leadership to develop, execute, and elevate menus, including patient dining, retail, catering, and special events (e.g., chef's tables, culinary showcases)

• Oversee and support the recruitment and selection of Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs across the region, including managing and participating in the chef test process to ensure alignment with culinary standards and organizational expectations

• Identify and implement strategies to enhance the patient, guest, and client dining experience

• Provide hands-on culinary support, training, and coaching to onsite teams to drive consistency and best practices

• Build strong relationships with clients, associates, and vendors across the region

• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and healthcare standards

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of leadership experience, with multi-unit or regional experience strongly preferred
• Experience in healthcare or acute care dining environments required
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of formal training and progressive culinary experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels (executive leadership, clients, managers, and frontline associates)
• Proven leadership and coaching ability with a hands-on management style
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and food cost controls
• Demonstrated ability to assess and develop teams, improve operations, and drive growth
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region (70%)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Apply to TouchPoint today!

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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.

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Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid 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_Touchpoint.pdf

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.

Req ID: 1537476

TouchPoint

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