Executive Chef 4

Sodexo Careers•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and innovative Executive Chef 4 to lead culinary operations at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center , one of the nation’s most respected healthcare institutions. In this high‑visibility leadership role, you’ll shape the patient, retail, and catering dining experience with a focus on quality, nutrition, collaboration, and service excellence. This is an opportunity to bring your culinary expertise to an environment where your work directly impacts the well‑being of patients, families, and caregivers.

Requirements

Leadership Excellence: Proven success leading large, complex culinary operations—preferably in healthcare, hospitality, or high‑volume environments.
Culinary Expertise: Strong foundation in scratch cooking, menu engineering, recipe development, and culinary presentation.
Operational Strength: Ability to manage budgets, food cost controls, production planning, and staffing needs with strategic, data‑driven decisions.
Customer‑Focused Mindset: Commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience with compassion, professionalism, and collaboration.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Responsibilities

Lead Culinary Operations: Oversee all food production for patient services, retail dining, and catering, ensuring high standards of safety, sanitation, and quality.
Inspire & Develop Teams: Manage a diverse culinary team through coaching, training, and performance development to maintain a culture of excellence.
Drive Innovation: Create seasonal menus, introduce new food concepts, and optimize culinary processes to elevate customer and patient satisfaction.
Ensure Compliance & Safety: Maintain Sodexo and client standards, including HACCP, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.