Executive Chef 3

Sodexo • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

Sodexo is hiring for an Executive Chef 3 at UTMB in Galveston, TX. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations across the organization, including patient dining, retail food operations, and catering services. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure high-quality food production, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service standards in a healthcare environment.The ideal candidate combines strong technical culinary expertise with proven leadership, operational, and financial acumen.

Requirements

• a strong culinary background with the ability to produce and present a high quality standard of food
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
• strong management skills and experience
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
• a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction
• ServSafe Certified with proven working knowledge of HAACP
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work 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) a plus

Responsibilities

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
• manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
• procurement and purchasing
• create menus based on client needs
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services
• create interpersonal relationships with client

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
• More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive