Chef Manager

Sodexo is a global leader in integrated facilities management and food services, committed to improving the quality of life for those it serves and fostering sustainable and inclusive workplaces. The company partners with various institutions, including healthcare facilities, to deliver exceptional food service and hospitality solutions. Sodexo's core mission is to create a better everyday experience for customers and employees, emphasizing respect, diversity, and inclusion within a supportive work environment. With operations worldwide, Sodexo focuses on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction across all its service lines.

The current opportunity is for a Chef Manager role at Virginia Hospital Center (formerly known as VHC Health), a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching hospital located in Arlington, VA. The hospital is recognized for delivering a comprehensive range of medical services and maintaining a commitment to patient-centred care. As part of Sodexo's food service team at Virginia Hospital Center, the Chef Manager will be instrumental in ensuring an exceptional dining experience for patients, visitors, and staff.

This full-time position operates primarily on a Monday to Friday AM shift schedule, with rotation every third weekend, although schedules may shift to meet business needs. The role offers competitive compensation that reflects the candidate's experience, education, and skills. Sodexo also provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement possibilities.

The Chef Manager will play a hands-on leadership role overseeing food production, culinary excellence, and patient dining services, as well as catering operations. Responsibilities include managing daily kitchen activities, fostering a culture of culinary and operational excellence, and coordinating with clinical and operational teams to support patient satisfaction goals. The individual will also contribute to menu planning, inventory management, cost control measures, and adherence to Sodexo and hospital food safety standards.

A critical aspect of the job is to ensure consistency in delivering high-quality food services that meet both company and client expectations. This includes achieving financial targets by managing labor, procurement, and other controllable expenses while maintaining customer relationships and strategic planning for continuous improvement. The Chef Manager will foster a positive and professional work environment, motivating their culinary team to uphold the highest standards of service and quality.

Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background coupled with proven leadership skills and passion for healthcare food service. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential. Candidates with ServSafe certification and experience managing budgets and procurement compliance are preferred. Sodexo values diversity, equal opportunity, and supports employees in being themselves while contributing their ideas in an inclusive workplace.

Joining Sodexo at Virginia Hospital Center means contributing to a cause much bigger than food service alone; it means enhancing the overall patient and staff experience and supporting a mission of care and community wellbeing. Sodexo is proud to offer a workplace where every employee’s contributions are valued and respected, ensuring a collaborative and vibrant team culture. This position presents an exciting pathway for culinary professionals seeking to grow their careers while making meaningful impacts within a healthcare environment.