Chef Manager
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking an experienced and hands-on Chef Manager to join their culinary team at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), York Street Campus. YNHH is a large academic medical center known for its patient care, innovation, and clinical leadership. This is a leadership opportunity for a culinary professional in a fast-paced healthcare environment, focused on delivering high-quality patient dining experiences. The Chef Manager will report to the Culinary Executive 1 (CE1) and General Manager, overseeing approximately 25 union frontline employees. The role is primarily responsible for evening operations, including food production, tray line oversight, and patient meal service excellence. Key responsibilities include coordinating patient dinner meal service and overseeing sanitation operations. The Chef Manager will collaborate with a culinary leadership team including the Director of Culinary Services, Executive Chefs, Retail Executive Chef, and Procurement Manager.
Requirements
- Strong culinary background with supervisory or management experience
- Healthcare food service experience highly preferred
- Prior experience managing unionized teams required (1199 preferred)
- Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and HACCP compliance
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills
- Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to operational excellence
- Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
- Minimum Management Experience - 1 year
Nice To Haves
- 1199 experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and supervise a unionized workforce (1199 experience strongly preferred)
- Oversee patient meal service for dinner, ensuring meals meet quality, safety, and timeliness standards
- Provide hands-on leadership in food production and tray line operations during evening shifts
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, Joint Commission, and local health regulations
- Manage and monitor sanitation operations to ensure a clean, safe environment
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Culinary Services, Executive Chefs, Retail Executive Chef, and Procurement Manager to ensure seamless operations across all service areas
- Foster a team-oriented, positive work environment focused on quality, service, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
