Executive Chef 3

Sodexo•Naples, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a creative and innovative Executive Chef 3 for NCH Baker Hospital in Naples, FL. The NCH Baker Hospital Downtown, part of the NCH Healthcare System in Naples, Florida, is a 391-bed tertiary hospital. It is part of a larger, two-hospital system with a total of 713 to 716 beds combined with the NCH North Naples Hospital campus. The campus recently enhanced its critical care capabilities with a 22-bed adult ICU. The Executive Chef 3 will provide leadership and supervision for the on-site food service staff, leading a team of 25 culinary associates to ensure the delivery of contractual agreements with the client. This position aims to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company and will implement business practices to uphold Sodexo's mission, values, and contractual commitments. Sodexo's purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all, improving quality of life and contributing to economic, social, and environmental progress in communities. They partner with clients to provide memorable experiences through food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected, and is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies
Strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility
Demonstrated experience leading and engaging a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset
The ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment
A strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
3 years minimum management experience
3 years minimum functional experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef)

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision for the on-site food service staff
Lead a team of 25 culinary associates to ensure the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client
Help ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company
Implement business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement
Heavy involvement with catering (including high end VIP catering events)
Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Catering, Retail menus, LTO’S, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark
Responsible for production of retail and patient services- including Dr. Lounges
Monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus
Work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits