Executive Chef 4
About The Position
At Sodexo, we believe in delivering exceptional culinary experiences that prioritize quality, safety, and operational excellence—especially in healthcare environments where food plays a vital role in patient recovery and satisfaction. We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef 4 to lead culinary operations at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), York Street Campus in New Haven, CT . The Executive Chef 4 is a senior culinary leader responsible for driving operational, financial, and quality performance across patient and retail dining services. This role is approximately 80% administrative and 20% frontline culinary, combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. You will lead a dynamic team of up to 100 union employees, ensuring excellence in food quality, safety, team engagement, and operational efficiency within a complex, high-volume healthcare environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of administrative leadership experience in healthcare culinary operations
- Proven experience managing large, unionized teams (1199 experience strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated success leading multi-level teams, including managers and frontline staff
- Strong background in high-volume food service operations
- Expertise in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
- Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and procurement
- Passion for team development, coaching, and engagement
- Ability to commit long-term and help evolve and grow the program
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
Nice To Haves
- 1199 experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality patient and retail meals that meet Sodexo standards for taste, presentation, and consistency
- Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, ServSafe, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
- Lead and develop a team of managers and frontline employees, fostering growth and accountability
- Effectively manage within a union environment (1199 experience preferred; large union experience required)
- Build a positive, high-performance culture that drives retention and morale
- Oversee food and labor costs, inventory, procurement, and contract compliance
- Drive efficiency across patient services and retail operations while managing multiple priorities
- Partner with hospital leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic and operational goals
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
