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Job Description
Ready to take your culinary leadership on the road? HHS is seeking a high-energy, adaptable Executive Chef. In this role, you will act as our "Culinary Special Ops," traveling 100% of the time to healthcare facilities across the region to launch new business, fill critical leadership gaps, and elevate food quality standards. This role supports our Compliance, Integration & Sourcing Team, which follows a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule and requires 100% travel to various healthcare facilities, providing critical leadership and supporting new business initiatives.
Salary: $80,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits & Full Travel Support
Location: Remote / Field-Based (Must reside within 45 minutes of a major Eastern US airport hub)
Travel: 100% Travel (Structured on a predictable 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule)
Environment: Healthcare Facilities, Post-Acute Rehab, and Senior Living Communities
Responsibilities
- Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles
- Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
- Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends
- Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction
- Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
- Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
- Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
- Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
Skills
- Kitchen Skills: Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
- Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
- Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
- Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
- Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
- Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
- Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
- Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
- A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both
- Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
- Not Required But a Big Plus
- Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
- Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with HACCP procedures
What We Offer
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development and ongoing training
Important to Know
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
Who is HHS
- HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service.
- Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.
- We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey.
- We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity.
- Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.