Executive Chef (m/w/d)

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food services and facilities management solutions. With a commitment to improving the quality of life for those they serve, Sodexo operates across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, and government. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional dining and hospitality experiences while fostering sustainable and inclusive workplace environments. Sodexo at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, is an essential partner supporting healthcare operations by managing food services for a 478-bed adult hospital and a 154-bed children’s hospital. This includes patient meals, cafeteria services, clinical nutrition, and catering, ensuring that patients, visitors, and staff receive high-quality culinary experiences that support health and wellness. Their dedication to excellence and innovation in food service makes Sodexo a trusted name in healthcare hospitality.

The Executive Chef 3 role at Augusta University Medical Center is a dynamic opportunity ideal for culinary professionals seeking high visibility and rewarding challenges in a fast-paced medical environment. This executive position supports multiple facets of the food service operations – from patient services to retail and catering. The role entails managing a diverse culinary team of 15-20 associates, ensuring both the quality and execution of all culinary offerings exceed expectations. The Executive Chef is responsible for all back-of-the-house operations including ordering and inventory management, staff training and development, menu planning, and catering event coordination onsite. This position demands a strong culinary background combined with the ability to lead and inspire a team toward superior service delivery.

Executives in this role must stay current with new culinary trends and industry innovations to continually enhance the dining experiences offered. Effective leadership and communication skills are critical as the Executive Chef implements company policies, manages high-volume production and customer satisfaction, and leads through example. With an emphasis on high-end catering and dining experience, the Executive Chef applies a passion for culinary arts in an upscale retail and patient-centered setting. Experience in forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, and labor management ensures profitability and sustainability of operations. The role requires multitasking and thriving in a standard-driven, regulated environment unique to healthcare food service.

Compensation for this executive role is competitive and based on the candidate’s relevant education, skills, and experience. Sodexo offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement. Joining Sodexo as an Executive Chef at Augusta University Medical Center means contributing to a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and fosters a respectful, supportive workplace where every employee’s ideas and individuality are valued. This is an exciting leadership position for culinary professionals looking to elevate their career within a respected, purpose-driven organization in the healthcare hospitality industry.