Sign-on bonus + leadership role at a flagship healthcare facility — relocation candidates welcome!
Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 4 to join our leadership team at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, a premier 600-bed regional medical center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a high-impact culinary leadership role within a complex, high-volume healthcare environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned healthcare culinary leader looking to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated team and driving operational excellence across patient, retail, and catering services.
Previous Executive Chef or senior culinary management experience in a healthcare setting required.
Why this role stands out:
Sign-on bonus available for qualified external candidates
Opportunity to lead a large-scale healthcare culinary program
Supportive leadership structure with strong partnership at the site level
Primarily Monday–Friday schedule with rotating weekends
Relocation-friendly opportunity in a growing, affordable market
Reporting to the Area General Manager, the Executive Chef will oversee a team of approximately 30 employees and be responsible for:
Patient dining services
Retail dining operations
Catering and special events
Culinary quality, food safety, and team development
Manage all aspects of the culinary operation including menu planning, ordering, production, and quality control.
Collaborate with the management team to meet client expectations and Sodexo operational standards.
Monitor labor, food, and operational costs to meet financial goals.
Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and professional development.
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Strong background in safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
Financial acumen with experience managing food and labor budgets.
Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
Experience with Sodexo systems and programs is strongly preferred.
Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years