Sous Chef

Sodexo is currently seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join its team at the esteemed HCA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This role is focused on supporting the Physician's dining services by assisting with daily culinary operations, ensuring the preparation of high-quality meals, and maintaining elevated dining standards tailored specifically for physicians and executive staff. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in managing food purchasing, menu compliance, inventory control, food cost analysis, and production forecasting, all while adhering to Sodexo's recognized culinary standards. With an emphasis on innovation, the Sous Chef will lead and motivate kitchen team members to embrace contemporary culinary trends, ensuring that the dining experience remains both inspiring and exemplary.

The role at HCA Medical Center offers an exciting opportunity to work within the largest for-profit healthcare provider in the United States, further allowing the Sous Chef to contribute to patient satisfaction and exceptional service delivery. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to develop culinary teams and maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. Proficiency in automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems is also essential. Compensation for this position is competitive and takes into account relevant education, skills, and experience, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Choosing Sodexo means joining a company that values fairness, respect, and diversity. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and are supported through inclusive policies and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Sodexo's comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, and robust career advancement opportunities. New employees receive detailed information about benefits upon hire.

This position is ideal for culinary professionals who are passionate about fine dining and upscale food service settings, possess excellent communication and coaching skills, and have a strong culinary background with the agility to stay current with new trends. The Sous Chef will be a key contributor to creating memorable dining experiences that align with the hospital's high standards and Sodexo's mission to improve the quality of life for clients and communities alike.Show Less