Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people and communities it serves. With a strong commitment to creating better everyday experiences, Sodexo offers integrated solutions spanning food service, catering, and facilities management across various industries worldwide. Established as a trusted partner to numerous organizations, Sodexo is recognized not only for its operational excellence but also for fostering inclusive workplaces where diversity, respect, and personal development are prioritized.
Currently, Sodexo is seeking a seasoned and highly independent Chef Manager to lead food service operations at Yale New Haven Health's Yale Psychiatric Hospital located in New Haven, Connecticut. This specialized role focuses on managing food service within a behavioral health satellite environment, demanding a hands-on leader who thrives under autonomy while upholding exceptional service standards. As the sole on-site operational leader, the Chef Manager will have full accountability for overseeing daily food service workflows including patient meal service, food preparation, quality assurance, adherence to regulatory standards, and cultivation of a motivated workforce.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a healthcare setting that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction through nutritious, appealing meals served in a supportive environment. Reporting directly to senior leadership at Yale New Haven Health, the Chef Manager will serve as a primary liaison between Sodexo, healthcare partners, and hospital management, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. The role underscores leadership in unionized workforce management, regulatory compliance including HACCP and sanitation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at operational efficiency and food service excellence.
The Chef Manager will oversee approximately 10 unionized employees, managing staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee engagement efforts. Maintaining inventory control and food cost management will be critical components, alongside fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and team cohesion. Candidates with a passion for healthcare food service, a proven record of independent operational management, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, patients, and interdisciplinary teams will find this position both challenging and rewarding.
Compensation is competitive and tailored based on the candidate's education, experience, and skills. Sodexo provides an extensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, wellness, and professional growth. This is an ideal role for professionals seeking to make an impactful contribution within a respected company while advancing their career in healthcare food service management.
Currently, Sodexo is seeking a seasoned and highly independent Chef Manager to lead food service operations at Yale New Haven Health's Yale Psychiatric Hospital located in New Haven, Connecticut. This specialized role focuses on managing food service within a behavioral health satellite environment, demanding a hands-on leader who thrives under autonomy while upholding exceptional service standards. As the sole on-site operational leader, the Chef Manager will have full accountability for overseeing daily food service workflows including patient meal service, food preparation, quality assurance, adherence to regulatory standards, and cultivation of a motivated workforce.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a healthcare setting that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction through nutritious, appealing meals served in a supportive environment. Reporting directly to senior leadership at Yale New Haven Health, the Chef Manager will serve as a primary liaison between Sodexo, healthcare partners, and hospital management, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. The role underscores leadership in unionized workforce management, regulatory compliance including HACCP and sanitation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at operational efficiency and food service excellence.
The Chef Manager will oversee approximately 10 unionized employees, managing staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee engagement efforts. Maintaining inventory control and food cost management will be critical components, alongside fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and team cohesion. Candidates with a passion for healthcare food service, a proven record of independent operational management, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, patients, and interdisciplinary teams will find this position both challenging and rewarding.
Compensation is competitive and tailored based on the candidate's education, experience, and skills. Sodexo provides an extensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, wellness, and professional growth. This is an ideal role for professionals seeking to make an impactful contribution within a respected company while advancing their career in healthcare food service management.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of management experience
- Proven success managing food service operations with a high degree of independence and accountability
- Experience in healthcare or institutional food service environments preferred
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment is preferred
- Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, patients, and staff
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Prior food operations management experience, preferably within healthcare, behavioral health, long-term care, or other institutional food service environments
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing frontline teams
- Experience working in a unionized environment is highly preferred
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and healthcare dietary operations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients, patients, and interdisciplinary teams
- CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) or Diet Technician certification preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Independently oversee all aspects of food service operations at a behavioral health satellite location
- Manage patient tray service, serving line operations, and daily food production activities
- Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and compliance with dietary requirements
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10 union employees
- Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
- Monitor inventory, food costs, and operational efficiencies
- Serve as the primary on-site operational contact for client leadership and healthcare partners
- Support patient satisfaction initiatives through service excellence and continuous improvement
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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