Senior Area Executive Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, known for its dedication to enhancing quality of life through its comprehensive service offerings. Operating in diverse sectors worldwide, Sodexo delivers integrated solutions including food service, catering, and facilities management that cater to various client needs. The company emphasizes creating a positive experience for both customers and employees, supporting economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities it serves. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where every employee is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their ideas and opinions. Committed to equal employment opportunities, Sodexo ensures a fair and supportive workplace for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, disability status, or other protected characteristics.

The Senior Area Executive Chef position available at Sodexo supports Cape Fear Valley Health, specifically within the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This medical center is a trauma level III acute care hospital with 733 licensed beds and 78 rehabilitation beds, making it an essential healthcare provider in the region. As part of the Cape Fear Valley Health System, it is the 8th largest health system in North Carolina with a total of 916 patient beds, serving a large six-county area of Southeastern North Carolina and attending to more than 935,000 patients annually.

In the role of Senior Area Executive Chef, you will oversee culinary operations for six hospitals within the health system, playing a vital role in maintaining high-quality food standards and ensuring compliance with Sodexo culinary policies. Your responsibilities will include managing purchasing, menu compliance, inventory control, food cost analysis, and forecasting food production needs accurately. You will provide district-level support through staff development, training, catering management, and ensuring rigorous adherence to menu standards. As a leader, you will motivate and develop your culinary team to embrace innovative approaches in food preparation and presentation, while maintaining rigorous food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. Competency in automated systems for food inventory, ordering, and production management is essential to success in this position.

This role offers a fair and equitable compensation package that considers education, experience, skills, and training. Sodexo also provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellness and professional growth including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans with company matching, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement programs. Join Sodexo’s dedicated team and have the opportunity to craft your culinary career while contributing to improving the quality of life for those served by Cape Fear Valley Health.