Corporate Executive Chef Jobs

Corporate Executive Chef jobs are open across hotels, restaurant groups, healthcare systems, and corporate dining, from sous chef to executive leadership, with specializations in menu development, large-scale catering operations, and multi-unit kitchen management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top stateMichigan
Top employerMorrison Healthcare
Top cityZeeland, MI
Top credentialServSafe Certification
Companies hiring8

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Corporate Executive Chef
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Corporate Executive Chef
TouchPoint
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$115k - $135k/yr
ServSafe Certification
11-50

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Corporate Executive Chef - Senior Living
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Corporate Executive Chef - Senior Living
Creative Dining Services
Zeeland, Michigan
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$100k - $110k/yr
ServSafe Certification
1,001-5,000

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CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF - Eastern PA or New Jersey
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CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF - Eastern PA or New Jersey
Morrison Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$110k - $120k/yr
ServSafe Certification
10,000+

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Executive Chef for Corporate Office
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Executive Chef for Corporate Office
Taher
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$95k - $125k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Director of Culinary / Corporate Executive Chef
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Director of Culinary / Corporate Executive Chef
Buddy's Pizza
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Bachelor's degree in food science

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Corporate Executive Chef Job Market

Who's Hiring

Morrison Healthcare2 open roles
Taher1 open role
Eurest1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in corporate executive chef jobs.

  • Minimum 5 to 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume foodservice
  • Demonstrated experience managing food and beverage budgets, food cost percentages, and labor costs
  • ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
  • Experience developing and executing seasonal or cycle menus across multiple locations or outlets
  • Proficiency with kitchen management software, ordering systems, and inventory control platforms
  • Culinary degree from an accredited program or equivalent professional culinary training

Tips for Your Corporate Executive Chef Job Search

Quantify kitchen scale on your resume

Corporate executive chef roles are won or lost on scope. List the number of covers per service, annual food and beverage budgets you managed, and how many cooks reported to you. Vague descriptions of 'large kitchens' won't move your application forward.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists corporate executive chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your portfolio to the employer segment

A portfolio that impresses a luxury hotel group looks different from one targeting a corporate cafeteria account. Lead with menus and projects relevant to the employer's segment, whether that's fine dining, healthcare foodservice, or high-volume contract catering.

Target postings that match your P&L experience

Many corporate executive chef listings require direct profit-and-loss accountability. If you have it, make that explicit in your resume header and cover letter. If you don't, focus your search on roles where the food and beverage director holds the P&L.

Prepare a food cost reduction story for interviews

Hiring managers at corporate and contract accounts almost always ask how you've controlled food cost. Have a specific example ready: the starting cost percentage, what you changed, and the result. Walk them through your decision-making, not just the outcome.

Negotiate start date around seasonal transitions

Corporate dining accounts and hotel groups often prefer onboarding at the start of a new menu cycle or fiscal quarter. If you're in a strong negotiating position, propose a start date that aligns with that rhythm so you can own the next menu rollout from day one.

Corporate Executive Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most corporate executive chefs?

Morrison Healthcare, Taher, and Eurest are hiring the most corporate executive chefs right now, with openings concentrated in Michigan, Virginia, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract foodservice management companies and large hotel groups tend to post the most volume consistently.

How do you become a corporate executive chef?

Start by building a foundation in high-volume or multi-outlet kitchens, working up through roles like sous chef and chef de cuisine to gain experience managing teams, controlling food costs, and developing menus. Add formal culinary training if you haven't already, pursue a food safety management certification, and seek out roles with direct budget accountability. Lateral moves into contract dining or hotel groups can accelerate the path to a corporate-level title.

Can you get hired as a corporate executive chef without direct executive experience?

It's possible but competitive. Employers hiring their first corporate executive chef at a growing company are more open to candidates stepping up from an executive sous chef or chef de cuisine role. Strengthen your application by documenting measurable results in cost control, team leadership, and menu development. A strong reference from a current executive chef who can speak to your readiness carries significant weight in the hiring decision.

What does the corporate executive chef interview process look like?

Most corporate executive chef searches involve an initial phone or video screen with HR or a talent acquisition partner, followed by a panel interview with food and beverage leadership and operations management. A practical component is common, either a tasting menu presentation, a live cook, or a written menu and cost proposal. Final-round interviews often include a site visit and a conversation with a CFO or VP about budget management and business strategy.

Where can I find and apply to corporate executive chef jobs?

You can find and apply to corporate executive chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience, segment background, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.

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