Executive Chef 2

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, delivering integrated facilities management, food services, and employee experience solutions. At Jackson North Medical Center, a 250-bed acute care hospital located in North Miami Beach, FL, Sodexo provides essential culinary services designed to enhance patient, staff, and visitor satisfaction. This hospital is part of Jackson Health System, one of South Florida's premier healthcare providers serving North Miami-Dade and South Broward communities. As a full-service regional hospital, Jackson North offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment that demands excellence and innovation in patient care and support services.

The Executive Chef 2 role at Sodexo in this hospital setting is a critical leadership position responsible for managing the culinary operations of the hospital’s food services. This role requires a culinary professional with exceptional skills in team leadership, operational management, and culinary innovation. The Executive Chef oversees food production for inpatient services, a high-volume retail outlet, and catering functions. This involves managing menu development, inventory control, purchasing, waste reduction, and cost analysis to ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining high culinary standards.

The Executive Chef is accountable for implementing Sodexo programs and systems relevant to food service operations, ensuring compliance with the Sodexo Food Management System and meeting the company’s goal check standards. This individual will lead the culinary team through training, coaching, and by setting an example, including engaging with the account through hands-on cooking demonstrations, educational and cooking presentations. The role requires close collaboration with both clients and Sodexo’s management teams to meet operational goals, enhance patient satisfaction related to food service, and promote the company’s commitment to quality and sustainability.

This position offers competitive compensation based on the candidate’s education, experience, and skills. Sodexo emphasizes fair and equitable salary packages, acknowledging the value strong leadership and culinary expertise bring to the organization. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement, supporting the professional development of the team.

Ideal candidates are energetic and polished culinary professionals passionate about the culinary arts in healthcare. They possess at least two years of management experience and a culinary background that includes production, catering, menu planning, and food presentation. Strong skills in human resource management, forecasting, food cost control, labor and inventory management, and excellent computer literacy are crucial. The role demands outstanding communication abilities to develop strong relationships with customers and team members at all levels.

Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful and supportive work environment for all employees. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities, embracing individual differences and encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work. This commitment extends to accommodating applicants during the hiring process. Sodexo’s purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone, contributing to social, economic, and environmental progress in the communities it serves, making this Executive Chef 2 role an opportunity to make a significant impact in both culinary excellence and community well-being.