Executive Chef 4

Sodexo is a global leader in providing food services and facilities management, dedicated to improving quality of life and operational efficiency in diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and corporate environments. Known for its commitment to excellence and sustainability, Sodexo partners with clients to deliver exceptional services that prioritize customer satisfaction, safety, and innovation. At the heart of its operations lies a focus on nurturing inclusive workplaces where every employee is valued and diversity is celebrated. Sodexo’s mission is to create a better everyday for everyone by fostering economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities it serves.

This position is for an Executive Chef 4 role at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), specifically at the York Street Campus in New Haven, CT. The position is a senior culinary leadership role within the healthcare sector, designed to combine strategic management with frontline culinary oversight. The Executive Chef 4 will lead culinary operations that serve both patient and retail dining services, overseeing a complex, high-volume foodservice environment. This role requires approximately 80% administrative duties and 20% hands-on culinary involvement.

The Executive Chef 4 will be responsible for leading a large team of up to 100 unionized employees, managing food quality, safety, and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulatory standards such as HACCP, ServSafe, and the Joint Commission. The role demands strong leadership skills to manage within a union environment, with preference given to candidates with experience in large unions like 1199. This position requires proactive engagement in budget management, food and labor cost control, inventory oversight, procurement, and contract compliance to ensure the financial performance of the culinary operations.

Moreover, the Executive Chef 4 will play a vital role in fostering a positive and high-performance workplace culture that motivates and retains staff, promoting growth and accountability among managers and frontline employees alike. The position also involves collaboration with hospital leadership and cross-functional teams to align culinary services with the strategic and operational goals of Yale New Haven Hospital.

The compensation for this role is fair and equitable, reflecting education, experience, skills, and training. Sodexo offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Employees will receive detailed benefits information upon hire.

This opportunity is suited for a culinary leader with over five years of administrative leadership experience in healthcare food service, proven success managing large unionized teams, and strong expertise in food safety, sanitation, budgeting, and procurement. Candidates should be passionate about team development and capable of making a lasting impact by evolving and growing the culinary program at Yale New Haven Hospital.