Chef Manager

Sodexo•Allentown, PA

About The Position

A passion for helping people and attention to detail are the hallmarks of your success. Join a team where your leadership truly makes a difference. Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Chef Manager to join our food services team at Lehigh Valley Hospital – CHA in Allentown, PA. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a healthcare environment where quality, safety, and patient experience are top priorities. The Chef Manager will play a critical role in overseeing daily culinary operations while supporting both Patient Services and Retail Dining. This leader will ensure operational excellence, food quality, compliance, and team engagement across the department. What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: 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 More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Requirements

Proven employee engagement and supervisory leadership experience
A strong culinary production background in a high-volume environment
Extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation compliance
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Confidence, enthusiasm, and a collaborative leadership style
Demonstrated ability to drive team performance and elevate the food and nutrition program
Flexibility and strong organizational skills
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day culinary and food service operations
Coordinate and manage operational tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors, and frontline staff
Support both Patient Services and Retail dining operations
Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships, including comfort communicating in executive-level settings
Participate in strategic planning initiatives
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, regulatory requirements, and Sodexo standards
Create and sustain a positive, team-oriented work environment
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety