You are inspired by great ingredients and creative cooking. At Sodexo, we bring these together for culinary innovation. Sodexo is seeking a Executive Chef 1 for CHI Baylor St. Luke's McNair located in Houston, TX.  CHI Baylor St. Luke's McNair is a growing new location for an established major Texas Medical Center hospital.  This chef will oversee food production for At Your Request (AYR) patient room service and a busy retail outlet. There is also opportunity to grow external catering. This chef will oversee a team of 15 hourly employees. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday from 6:00am-3:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays.The successful candidate will:- implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Catering, Retail menus, LTO’s, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;- FMS: monitoring, Audits, implementation and standardization for new menus; - be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates; - Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;- Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;- continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations;- improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;- implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services; and/or- create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:- a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;- excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;- strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility;- high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts; - a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;- experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;- menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends;- proven to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers;- the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;- a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;- the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team;- creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills;- proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills;- Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits; and/or- E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus.Learn more about CHI Baylor St. Luke's McNair at https://www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/baylor-st-lukes-medical-center-mcnairLearn more about Sodexo’s Benefits Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Standard Requirements of the Position:- Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of Sodexo and NJESH.- Recognize resident rights and ensure an atmosphere which will allow for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe and secure environment.- Adhere to Sodexo’s personnel policies, including those covering Privacy and Security in compliance with HIPAA regulations. - Complete annual compliance training and exhibit behavior as set forth in the Values and Expectations of Sodexo and NJESH, in the performance of duties. Job Summary:Serve as working Executive Chef, overseeing and coordinating activities of culinary team.  Work with customers to ensure satisfaction in areas of quality, service and problem resolution. Essential Job Functions:- Coordinate and assign work of the culinary staff.- Monitor and maintain adequate employee productivity.- Perform day-to-day assignments in addition to duties, such as daily walk throughs, test trays etc.- Effectively train and orient new and existing food services employees and culinary staff.- Responsible for inventory management and food/supply purchasing for the department.- Maintain a safe working environment, showing by example as well, via EcoSure training.- Operate a myriad of modern equipment within the production environment.- Prepare food that is nutritionally-focused, while providing superior taste and quality. - Maintain a clean-as-you go philosophy in a demonstration cooking environment.- Prepare, present and store product using required HACCP standards.- Understand monthly specials as well as menu rotation; research and design additional menu items for the operation.- Maintain vision and ability to “see forward” through the week and prepare accordingly.- Coordinate and plan menus for Chef Center Stage Program.- Coordinate special buffets and events as needed.- Meet regularly with the Director of Dining Services; provide suggestions for improvement of service.- Adhere to weekly budget as directed by the General Manager. - Acts a liaison between the dining services staff and management.- Participate in staff evaluations and disciplinary procedures.- Take call-offs and find replacements as needed.- Assume extra duties if staff shortages occur, including filling in for call-offs.- Maintain punctuality and regular, predictable attendance, in order to meet daily food needs of residents.- Assume responsibility of Eco-Sure monthly food and physical safety audits and training.- Provide monthly and quarterly summaries for NJESH Operating Reports and QAPI meeting respectively of assigned audits.  Minimum Qualifications:Education:        High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.  Culinary education is preferredExperience:      At least two years of large quantity food preparation.Language:        Must be able to effectively communicate in English.Math:               Must be able to complete tasks using basic mathematical skills.Other:               Ability to prepare food in a fast-paced, dynamic front-of-the-house environment. Strong communication and customer service skills.Able to work holidays and weekends as scheduled.Capable of following written and oral directions.Capable of interacting politely with staff and residents regardless of the circumstances.Ability to build teams and be a positive role model for dining services staff.Enjoy working with older adults.Overall creative self-starter, with a true passion for exceptional food. Physical Requirements of the Position: Specific physical characteristics and abilities are required to perform the work, such as agility, dexterity and long periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more (with assistance when needed).  This position requires the completion of mostly non-sedentary work. Work Environment:- Carry out tasks in a fast-paced, customer-oriented department. Must be aware of relevant hazards.- Capable of working under the stress of daily meal production.- Exposure to extremely hot and cold temperatures, and high noise levels.

 Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for St. Vincent’s North/Rehabilitation Hospital located in Sherwood, AR. With the addition of the Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, St. Vincent North is the best destination for neuroscience care in the region. The best qualified candidate will have a culinary degree and experience in a Healthcare setting.  As a highly visible leader in our Food Service Team, the Executive Chef will manage a team of 20 front-line staff, be responsible for managing the food cost, menuing, and HACCP process as well as being involved in on-site patient services, retail café, and catering. Previous Sodexo experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred. We are looking for candidates who will:- have oversight of day-to-day foodservice operations;- deliver high quality food service;- achieve company and client financial targets and goals; - develop and maintain excellent client and customer relationships;- develop strategic plans;- create a positive environment; and- ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

Are you an Executive Chef looking to get away from working every weekend? Look no further this is the opportunity for you! Sodexo Government Services is looking for an Executive Chef 2 to join our team at a secure government agency in Tysons Corner, VA! We are looking for innovation, fresh food, organic, cutting edge food trends and ahead of the curve food trends. Sodexo currently has an opening for an Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations for a high profile cafe within a government services account. This position will report directly to a General Manager and will provide leadership and development to 20 to 30 Sodexo front-line (hourly-paid) union culinary employees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinarian and innovator to provide high-end service to our high end cafe and catering. Candidates should be passionate, highly motivated, and enjoy client and customer interaction. The ability to offer strategic leadership and vision are a must for this growing operation! The location will have a 3 Cafes, 2 Retail Brands, C-Store and Executive Board Style catering, and Day to Day catering with a total MV of 5 million.  We are seeking candidates with a prior background in a high-end culinary position, and supervisory experience.Culinary Creativity: Follows culinary trends and innovates using local sustainable food sources, can translate ideas into unique menu and recipe programs that advance the culinary experience across the account.Leadership: Ability to effectively manage and communicate with culinary staff, key personnel, catering staff and management teams along with a passion and dedication to be “one of the best”. Candidate must be highly engaged, passionate and extremely hands-on in daily operations.Training: Must be able to articulate and demonstrate a wide-ranging variety of cooking techniques and skills for the catering staff (plate presentation, quality, safety, proper culinary techniques). Financial: Ability to manage and demonstrate proven results with food costs, labor and controllable expenses. This Executive Chef will work primarily a Monday through Friday, 6AM-4PM shift with minimal holidays and weekends.  Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (first year pro-rated based on date of hire).  Medical Benefits beginning date of hire, and 401K with company match eligible.  Sound like the opportunity you've been searching for? Apply today to grow with Sodexo, a world leader in Quality of Life Services! 

Do you have a real passion for food and strong leadership skills? Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for our Corporate Services segment in St Louis, MO. Looking for a dynamic, hands-on candidate to increase the appeal of our culinary program. This candidate will be cooking with the team on a daily basis. Must have financial savvy to understand inventory, purchasing, cost controls, and menus.  We are seeking candidates with excellent client and customer-facing service skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to lead other employees in a fast-paced environment.  Candidates should be detail-oriented and committed to the highest level of customer service. This Executive Chef will oversee about 15 other Sodexo production employees and must have catering experience. The successful candidate will: •be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting; • ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;• excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;• experience as a high-end personal chef• have a passion for food and innovation.  Not the job for you?At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs. Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry. 

Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do!Sodexo Campus Services is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for a Huntington University account in Indiana, near Huntington, IN.   The Executive Chef will provide operational support to an account in the Southern Indiana geographic area. The best qualified Executive Chef will be responsible for resident dining, catering and retail operations. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing and processes. Working with students on special diets; engaging employees and developing talent are mission critical in this role. Our successful leader will provide culinary direction within a medium sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training.  This chef position will work directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.  We are looking for candidates who will:- Manage the daily food production including production planning and controls- Ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality- Manage food costing, controls and compliance- Develop menus and manage inventory- Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food- Have the ability and willingness to develop and train front-line employees- Have a passion for food and innovation- Have knowledge of special diets and allergens- Knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System DRIVE is preferredThe ideal candidate has:- Two Years Executive Chef Experience.- Strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends.- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies.- Previous experience working in a high-volume facility.- Strong management skills.Are you an innovative experienced culinarian with the following skills?  - Previous success managing high-volume food production (Large Campus Resident Dining account or large Business Dining program).- Experience creating innovative menus with demonstrated best practices for increasing the student/customer experience.- Proven Culinary knowledge: purchasing, inventory, production schedules and Food & Beverage Cost controls.- Enjoy interacting with clients, students, faculty; being the face of the Sodexo Culinary Team on campus and in the dining hall.- Demonstrate culinary finesse at head Action Station, sharing passion for food, cooking, sustainability with the students.  - Successful experience partnering with a client in championing sustainable initiatives and involvement and commitment to the campus and surrounding community. Careers in Universities:Working for Sodexo in Universities allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. Located on college and university campuses across the country, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions – when they are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained environment they are more likely to succeed. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE!  

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Grow your culinary career in a management position with Sodexo! Sodexo is seeking a Executive Chef 2 for Fairfield University located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Reporting to the Senior Executive Chef of Residential & Retail Dining, this position will be the Executive Chef of Residential Dining. Must have a valid drivers license. The successful candidate will:- be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting; - ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;- have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations; - ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or- have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:- a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;- excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;- strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or- have a passion for food and innovation.Learn more about Fairfield University at https://www.fairfield.edu/Learn more about Sodexo’s Benefits Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry. 

With your leadership excellence, you’re ready to move up to the next level.   Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for MedStar Natiional Rehabilitation Hospital located in Washington, DC. MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital is a 137 bed facility located in Washington DC.  NRH specializes in treating individuals with physical disabilities.  Experience in a healthcare environment, understanding of patient care, improving patient and staff experience preferred.  The successful candidate will: - be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting; - ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;- have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations; - ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or- have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.  Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: - a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;- excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;- strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or- have a passion for food and innovation.Learn more about MedStar Rehabilitation Hospital at https://www.medstarnrh.org/ Learn more about Sodexo’s Benefits  Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs. Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.     

A passion for helping people and attention to detail are the hallmarks of your success. Join a team where you can make a difference. Sodexo Healthcare has a fantastic opportunity for a highly passionate, organized, and disciplined individual with a strong commitment to quality, innovations and daily operations to join our team at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, OK, as an Executive Chef. This position requires a strong culinarian who can handle large events/catering as well as manage the BOH operations in the hospital.   Duncan Regional Hospital has evolved into a not-for-profit regional system consisting of two hospitals and 18 provider clinics that offer a variety of specialty practices including cancer, wound and cardiac care. Located one and a half hours from OKC and two hours away from Dallas, TX. This position will report directly to the General Manager. You will manage and lead the Nutrition Services staff team members in daily food production and catering services. This is a hands on position and will be expected to cook and prepare food as necessary. Responsible for maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition. Responsible for cash management and some financial reports. Interacts with patients, client and customers on a regular basis. Hires and training unit personnel. Our ideal candidate will be detail oriented and motivated, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure patients, client and guest satisfaction. Job Responsibilities and specifics:- Manages culinary aspects of patient and retail operations.- Computer Skills are a must.- Must be able to manage a diverse group.- Daily client interaction.- Passionate about high quality food and presentation.- Manage catering operations.- Must be able to customize menus with creativity and implement current trends.- Must be flexible with clients.- Must be able to troubleshoot and think quickly on your feet.- Managing the daily food production process including production planning and controls- Ensuring Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality- Maintaining and ensuring HACCP standard- Inventory management - Responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for cooks and NSA’s- Manages all aspects catering menus.- Conducts walk through of all areas.- Maintains the Food Management System.- Responsible for Food and Physical Safety and all HACCP record keeping. Learn more about Duncan Regional Hospital at https://www.duncanregional.com/ Learn more about Sodexo’s Benefits  Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs. Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Sodexo is seeking a Executive Chef 2 for its Senior Living Community located in Richmond, VA.   Are you an Executive Chef with fine dining & catering experience and a passion for training & developing Teams on culinary techniques and customer service?  If so, we would love to hear from you!  In this role; you implement culinary systems, processes, and procedures, training employees on basic culinary skills, menu development, inventory and on-line food & supply ordering, cost controls, food and kitchen safety and sanitation, and Sodexo systems and standards.  The ability to articulate ideas, thoughts, opinions, professionally and clearly within all levels of the organization is critical. Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to integrate fully within our client's organization becoming a trusted adviser and member of the Covenant Village and Sodexo leadership team. Your Skills Checklist for this position; Culinary Degree / Trade School Certificate, Servsafe CertifiedHealthcare / Seniors / CCRC backgroundContract Food Service Management experienceFinancial skill with food & labor cost controlsHR skills to partner with General & District Managers to develop teamsComputer skills; Financial, Food & Labor Management Systems Experience with high level customer satisfaction and quality standards Working knowledge of HACCP monitors for Regulatory compliance Dynamic leadership skills for outcomes that exceed Client and Resident expectations Work hours and days vary, based on account needs: Mon-Fri with some weekends Residents are the heart of everything we do andwe welcome you to join our team!