Executive Chef 4

Sodexo is a global leader in the food services and facilities management industry, well known for its commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on enhancing quality of life for individuals and communities, Sodexo operates across various sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, and more. Their services focus on delivering exceptional culinary and integrated solutions that prioritize customer satisfaction and employee well-being. Within the healthcare sector, Sodexo is recognized for providing high-caliber culinary operations that directly support patient recovery and overall hospital experience. This is achieved by adhering to strict food safety regulations and creating innovative dining options tailored to the unique needs of healthcare patients and staff alike.

The role of Executive Chef 4 at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), York Street Campus in New Haven, CT, epitomizes Sodexo’s dedication to excellence in healthcare dining. This senior leadership position blends strategic administrative responsibilities with frontline culinary leadership, where approximately 80% of the effort focuses on overseeing operations, finances, and quality measures, while 20% involves direct culinary engagement. The Executive Chef 4 leads a sizable team of up to 100 unionized employees, ensuring that all food service operations meet Sodexo's rigorous standards for taste, presentation, and consistency. Operating in a complex, high-volume healthcare environment, this role demands a deep understanding of union management, food safety regulations including HACCP, ServSafe, and Joint Commission standards, as well as fiscal stewardship related to food and labor costs, inventory, and procurement.

Additionally, this position requires cultivating a positive, high-performance culture that fosters employee engagement, retention, and professional growth among managers and frontline staff. The Executive Chef 4 collaborates with hospital leadership and cross-functional partners to align culinary services with broader organizational goals, delivering an exceptional dining experience that supports both patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Sodexo offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and education, along with an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement to support continuous career growth. This role presents a unique opportunity for an experienced culinary leader to make a meaningful impact at one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions while benefiting from Sodexo’s global expertise and values-driven culture.