Executive Chef 3 - Nashville, TN

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to enhancing the daily lives of individuals while providing integrated facilities management and food service solutions. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, Sodexo partners with diverse clients to offer exceptional services tailored to their unique needs. The company operates worldwide, serving various industries including healthcare, education, corporate, and leisure. Sodexo’s presence at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN exemplifies its focus on delivering superior food and hospitality experiences in high-demand healthcare environments. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a prestigious 1000+ bed acute care hospital known for its top-tier medical and surgical care delivered through the most advanced technologies. Being recognized as the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region, the Medical Center emphasizes patient satisfaction and quality service in all operational aspects. The Executive Chef III role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with Sodexo represents a high-impact leadership opportunity within a fast-paced retail operation. This position requires an experienced culinary professional adept at managing back-of-house and catering operations in a large hospital setting. The Executive Chef III will be responsible for ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional culinary services that meet the highest Sodexo standards and client expectations. Key responsibilities include direct management of culinary teams, implementing and standardizing culinary systems and procedures across catering, retail menus, and special events. The role involves critical oversight of food safety protocols such as HACCP, physical safety standards, and staff training in both culinary foundations and safety compliance. This leadership position also demands active engagement with vendors and overseeing purchasing and financial audits related to procurement. In addition to operational excellence, the Executive Chef III is expected to bring innovation to retail menus, enhance catering and banquet services with client-focused menu development, and sustain ongoing sustainability initiatives within the culinary department. Strong interpersonal skills are crucial as the Executive Chef III will serve as a liaison between clients and culinary teams, continuously fostering positive relationships. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside a salary commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Employees are supported through wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, committing to respectful and equitable treatment of all employees, ensuring a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute fully.

• bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• minimum three years of management experience
• minimum three years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.