Senior Area Executive Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those it serves through innovative solutions and exemplary service. The company operates worldwide, providing a wide range of services including food catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions designed to create better everyday experiences for clients and their customers. Sodexo’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being is evident in its welcoming workplace culture where every individual’s ideas and opinions truly matter. This inclusive environment fosters innovation and promotes a respectful atmosphere where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company's success.

Sodexo is currently seeking a Senior Area Executive Chef to join their team at Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is a trauma level III acute care hospital that features 733 licensed beds, including 78 rehabilitation beds. The hospital is part of the Cape Fear Valley Health System, which is ranked as the 8th largest health system in North Carolina. This network boasts 916 patient beds in total and serves an extensive six-county region of Southeastern North Carolina, catering to more than 935,000 patients annually.

In this pivotal role, the Senior Area Executive Chef will oversee culinary operations across six hospitals within the network. The position demands a seasoned culinary expert with a robust background in food service management and a passion for innovation in culinary arts. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to implement Sodexo’s high culinary standards, drive menu compliance, manage purchasing, and conduct detailed food cost analysis. Additionally, the chef will forecast food production needs and play a critical role in mentoring and developing team members to embrace new culinary trends and innovations.

The Senior Area Executive Chef will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards across all managed sites. They will also oversee the use of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems to maximize operational efficiency. The successful candidate will extend district support through training programs, catering management, and continuous development of culinary staff, helping maintain exemplary service standards.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation that reflects the candidate’s education level, skills, experience, and training. This role is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. New employees receive detailed information regarding all benefits upon hire.

By joining Sodexo, candidates align with a mission to create a better everyday for everyone, enriching communities economically, socially, and environmentally. Sodexo values its employees by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and equal employment opportunities are provided, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect regardless of background or identity. This role is an excellent fit for culinary professionals eager to bring their expertise into a dynamic healthcare environment and make a tangible difference in food service quality across a major health system.