Chef Manager

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference! 

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager for a healthcare facility located in Des Moines, IA. The Chef Manager will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in a culinary environment. 

Perks include:

• Comprehensive benefits that start day 1 of hire
• No late night shifts
• 3 weeks paid vacation your first year
• Tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities 

The successful candidate will:

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates
• manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
• procurement and purchasing
• create menus based on client needs
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
• create interpersonal relationships with clients

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• a strong culinary background in a high-volume environment
• strong management skills and experience
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment
• the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team
• ability to handle change and maintain professionalism in changing environments
• creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
• a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction 

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.