Chef Manager
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking a highly independent and experienced Chef Manager to lead food service operations at Yale New Haven Health’s Yale Psychiatric Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in an autonomous environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food service within a healthcare setting. As the on-site operational leader at this satellite behavioral health location, you will have full responsibility for daily food service operations, patient meal service, food quality, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Reporting to senior leadership at Yale New Haven Health, this role requires a self-directed professional who can confidently manage operations, build strong client relationships, and ensure a positive dining experience for patients and staff alike.
Requirements
- Proven success managing food service operations with a high degree of independence and accountability
- Prior food operations management experience, preferably within healthcare, behavioral health, long-term care, or other institutional food service environments
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing frontline teams
- Experience working in a unionized environment is highly preferred
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and healthcare dietary operations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients, patients, and interdisciplinary teams
- High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of Management Experience
Nice To Haves
- CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) or Diet Technician certification preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Independently oversee all aspects of food service operations at a behavioral health satellite location
- Manage patient tray service, serving line operations, and daily food production activities
- Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and compliance with dietary requirements
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10 union employees
- Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
- Monitor inventory, food costs, and operational efficiencies
- Serve as the primary on-site operational contact for client leadership and healthcare partners
- Support patient satisfaction initiatives through service excellence and continuous improvement
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
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
