Executive Chef 4

Sodexo Careers • Detroit, MI

10d

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.

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees