SR DIRECTOR OF CULINARY INNOVATION

Director of Culinary Innovation

The Director of Culinary Innovation leads culinary research and development, menu strategy, and retail caf programming for Morrison Healthcare. This role is responsible for creating, testing, documenting, training, implementing, and optimizing innovative recipes, food concepts, wellness-focused programs, and promotional offerings that support patient dining, retail, and caregiver experiences across multi-unit healthcare operations.

Salary 120 - 140K + bonus + relocation assistance, must live w / in a commutable distance to Atlanta, GA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end culinary R&D for new menu items, platforms, and scalable food programs for patient services, catering, and retail cafs.
• Develop retail caf concepts, seasonal menus, LTOs, and promotional calendars to drive participation, revenue, and guest satisfaction.
• Partner with Regional, Division, Supply Chain, Category Management, Marketing, Clinical Nutrition, Retail Strategy, Operations, and Business Development teams.
• Conduct product evaluations, tastings, sensory panels, and pilot tests to validate quality, consistency, cost, and operational fit.
• Create and maintain recipes, production records, menu specifications, nutrition data, allergen controls, and SOPs in menu management systems.
• Support new openings, remodels, program rollouts, and key client initiatives with on-site culinary leadership and training.
• Deliver chef and manager training via live, virtual, and on-site sessions; build toolkits, playbooks, and training materials.
• Monitor culinary, healthcare, wellness, and foodservice trends and translate insights into practical programs and solutions.
• Collaborate on kitchen and servery design, equipment selection, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure all culinary programs comply with Compass, local, state, and federal food safety and regulatory standards.
• Promote sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and efficient production practices.
• Represent Morrison Healthcare as a culinary subject-matter expert at internal meetings, client presentations, and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

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 for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID : 1482893

Michael Gremba