Executive Chef 3 - Quick Hire!

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to improving the quality of life and contributing to economic, social, and environmental progress in communities worldwide. With a strong presence in healthcare, corporate, education, and other sectors, Sodexo partners with its clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences, catering, and integrated facility solutions. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive work environment where employees are treated fairly and respectfully, with opportunities for personal and career growth. Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a premier academic medical center located in New Haven, CT. It is a 1,541-bed teaching hospital and the primary teaching site for the Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing. YNHH encompasses multiple specialized hospitals under its umbrella, including the 168-bed Smilow Cancer Hospital, the 201-bed Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, and the 76-bed Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. These facilities provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services to a diverse patient population. The Executive Chef 3 at Yale New Haven Hospital (York Street Campus) is a critical leadership role within Sodexo's Patient Services team. This position is responsible for managing high-volume patient dining operations, delivering approximately 900 patient meals daily through three tray lines across two kitchens. The hospital's bedside ordering model and timed delivery system require meticulous coordination, real-time execution, and hands-on leadership to ensure meals are delivered on time and meet quality standards. The Executive Chef 3 leads a diverse culinary team, overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure meal accuracy, safety, and presentation that align with both Sodexo and Yale New Haven Hospital's standards. This role is essential in maintaining food safety compliance, managing purchasing and inventory to control costs, and fostering a positive work environment through effective coaching, training, and scheduling. Additionally, the Executive Chef collaborates closely with Patient Services leadership, Clinical Nutrition, and Diet Office to accommodate therapeutic diets, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Success in this role is defined by consistent on-time delivery and meal accuracy, strong audit results related to temperature logs and sanitation, engaged and well-trained teams with clear ownership across kitchen stations, stable food cost management with reduced waste, and positive communication and partnerships with clinical and patient services departments. This position not only requires culinary expertise but also strong leadership, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement. Salary is competitive and based on education, experience, skills, and training. If you are an experienced culinary leader with a passion for high-volume healthcare food service operations, and you seek to make a meaningful impact at one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, Sodexo encourages you to apply for the Executive Chef 3 position at Yale New Haven Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care through innovative dining services and to grow your culinary career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years management experience
• Minimum 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants fast food vending catering services institutional services or mall food courts