Executive Chef 4

Sodexo•Ferndale, MI

13d

About The Position

Grow your career and lead a team that shares your passion for making a difference! Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 4 to support a healthcare segment in Michigan. This Area Executive Chef will oversee culinary operations across multiple accounts, driving innovation, consistency, and excellence in patient dining, retail, and catering. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong culinary expertise, high-volume experience, and a commitment to operational and financial success. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s license record check is required. Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being

Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated experience managing high-volume food production.
Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines, menu development, and dining trends.
Proven ability to control food costs while maintaining high-quality cuisine.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to train, mentor, and develop teams.
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, and production systems.
A passion for innovation and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Responsibilities

Lead and support culinary operations across multiple accounts.
Drive menu innovation and ensure alignment with dining trends.
Develop, train, mentor, and motivate unit culinary teams to consistently deliver high-quality food and service.
Support menu development, recipe rollouts, and culinary standards across all units.
Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.
Ensure Sodexo’s culinary standards, recipe compliance, and quality expectations are met.
Utilize food management systems for ordering, inventory, production, and operational oversight.
Collaborate with unit leaders to drive excellence and support financial performance.