Lead the Culinary Vision. Transform the Patient Experience. Drive Brand Innovation.
Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for high-volume healthcare operations? Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to lead the dining services at Crouse Health, a premier 450-bed acute care hospital in the heart of Syracuse, NY.
Schedule & Benefits:
Work-Life Balance: Primarily a mid-shift schedule (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM), offering better balance than traditional restaurant hours.
Rotation: Every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holidays as per business needs.
Stability: Join a stable, long-term partnership at one of Syracuse’s most respected healthcare institutions.
Hands-on Kitchen Leadership: This is a "boots on the ground" role. You will be in the kitchen full-time, driving food safety, brand standards, and culinary excellence.
Team Management: Lead and mentor a dedicated team of 70 union client employees, fostering a culture of accountability and customer service.
Innovative Dining: Oversight of our At Your Request (AYR) patient dining, the modern "EAT" retail concept, and high-end catering for both on-site and off-site events.
Brand Strategy: Spearhead the transition of our current café into a world-class Starbucks (launching February 2026).
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.
Experience: Proven culinary leadership in a hospital or large-scale acute care setting is strongly preferred.
Management Grit: Comfortable navigating union environments and managing large frontline teams.
Patient-First Mindset: A track record of driving patient satisfaction and exceeding customer service expectations.
Culinary Mastery: Extensive knowledge of menu development, food safety protocols, and retail brand standards.
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 - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.