Executive Chef 4

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to social, economic, and environmental progress in communities worldwide. With a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, Sodexo values every employee for who they are and aims to create a supportive and inspiring work environment where ideas and opinions matter. At Sodexo, employees can expect to be treated fairly and respectfully, fostering a culture that thrives on teamwork and individual satisfaction.

The company is currently seeking a seasoned Executive Chef 4 to join its team at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, located in Greensboro, NC. This hospital is the flagship facility within Cone Health's network, boasting 700 beds and serving as the most comprehensive medical center across a five-county region. This leadership role is vital in providing culinary direction and supervision to ensure outstanding food service delivery. The Executive Chef 4 will lead a sizeable team of approximately 50 frontline associates, directly managing roles such as retail, patient feeding, catering chefs, purchasing managers, and catering managers.

This role is designed for a leader with a passion for helping people and a strong attention to detail, who will implement business practices aligned with Sodexo’s mission, values, and contractual commitments. The Executive Chef 4 ensures client satisfaction and retention by upholding company standards both in culinary excellence and operational efficiency. This involves standardizing culinary systems and procedures across various hospital food service areas, including catering, retail menus, staffing plans, inventory controls, and safety protocols, using Sodexo’s benchmarks as a guide.

The position also requires close collaboration with vendors on procurement activities and oversight of purchasing operations and financial audits. Working in a high-volume hospital environment, the Executive Chef 4 must stay current with culinary trends and manage multiple priorities effectively. The role demands exceptional leadership and communication skills to maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and kitchen cleanliness, while fostering a motivated, engaged culinary team.

Compensation is competitive and takes into account the candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills, with additional incentives such as a sign-on bonus available. Sodexo's comprehensive benefits package enhances the work experience, providing medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Joining the Sodexo team as an Executive Chef 4 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization dedicated to creating better everyday experiences for everyone it serves. This role is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional with strong management skills and a commitment to excellence to lead a dynamic food service operation in a prestigious healthcare setting.