Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Careers • Allentown, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

A passion for helping people and attention to detail are the hallmarks of your success. Join a team where your leadership can make a difference every day. Sodexo is seeking a skilled and energetic Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest , a leading healthcare facility in Allentown, PA . This position plays a key role in supporting a team of 30 frontline culinary associates and managing all back-of-the-house operations across retail, catering, and patient services. Why Sodexo? At Sodexo, you’ll find a culture that supports your professional growth, values your leadership, and recognizes your contributions. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance your career in a mission-driven environment. Apply today and bring your culinary expertise to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest !

Requirements

• High-end catering and dining experience with a passion for culinary arts
• Strong production culinary background—ideally in an upscale restaurant, retail, or catering environment
• Proven leadership experience managing and engaging a diverse culinary team
• Exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skills
• Expertise in menu planning and knowledge of current culinary trends
• Excellent communication skills to connect with multiple audiences and build strong customer relationships
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting, food cost control, purchasing, inventory, and labor management
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food operations and ensure delivery of high-quality products across all service areas
• Manage culinary production, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation compliance standards
• Lead and develop a team of culinary associates, fostering engagement and high performance
• Oversee menu planning, production scheduling, and special event/catering execution
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong communication and customer service standards
• Monitor food cost, inventory, purchasing, and labor management to meet operational and budget goals
• Utilize Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC) for operational efficiency
• Demonstrate flexibility in taking on additional responsibilities to meet departmental needs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees