Chef Manager

Sodexo is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and integrated solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those it serves. With a strong presence in numerous sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, and sports & leisure, Sodexo emphasizes sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. The company is renowned for its commitment to creating better everyday experiences for customers and employees alike through innovative service delivery and strong community engagement. Sodexo’s healthcare division focuses on delivering high-quality culinary and support services tailored to meet the specific needs of patients and healthcare facilities, ensuring a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment.

The position of Chef Manager at Sodexo is a critical leadership role within the healthcare sector, specifically overseeing the food, housekeeping, and linen distribution services for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, located in Lafayette, LA. This medical center is a comprehensive facility comprising a main hospital with 200 beds, a Women’s and Children’s Hospital with 110 beds plus 50 NICU beds, and a specialized Heart Hospital with 30 beds. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, the largest locally owned, not-for-profit health system in Louisiana, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center represents a high-standard healthcare provider focused on patient care excellence and community well-being.

Within this role, you will manage the Facility Management Services (FMS) food platform and ensure strict adherence to HACCP and sanitation processes alongside Ecosure readiness. Providing exceptional leadership and direction to culinary employees, the Chef Manager ensures customer satisfaction and retention by maintaining high-quality food services. Daily operations include overseeing retail and patient culinary services at various units, guaranteeing employees are well-equipped with necessary tools, inventory, and resources to meet operational objectives. You will be responsible for supervising day-to-day work activities, including delegating authority, assigning tasks, scheduling, prioritizing activities, and monitoring standards to uphold operational excellence.

This role demands a proactive manager who can balance operational efficiency with quality assurance, fostering a team environment that values respect, diversity, and inclusion. Sodexo’s commitment to fair and equitable compensation is reflected in salary offers tailored to individual experience, skills, education, and training. Additionally, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement, ensuring continuous professional development.

Sodexo encourages a workplace culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. As such, the company embraces diversity and inclusion as core values, promoting equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected statuses. For those needing assistance during the application process, Sodexo provides accessibility resources to ensure an equitable hiring experience. Join Sodexo as a Chef Manager and contribute to a purposeful mission of enhancing lives through exceptional service in a respected healthcare setting.