Senior Area Executive Chef
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Area Executive Chef to support retirement communities within our Senior Living segment primarily across the MidAtlantic region and the West. As the Area Executive Chef, you will oversee culinary operations across multiple senior living communities, driving innovation, consistency, and excellence in resident dining, retail, and catering. You will work with hourly staff on Sodexo's culinary foundations program and will display cook at the communities you continuously visit. Under your leadership we will elevate the resident dining experience by implementing current senior living dining trends, supporting menu development, leading culinary training, and ensuring adherence to Sodexo’s culinary and safety standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong culinary expertise, high-volume experience, and a commitment to operational and financial success. This position involves regular regional travel, approximately 75%, to multiple sites and locations primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northwest region, with additional travel across the U.S. as needed. The ideal candidate will reside in the DC, FL, IL, TX or CA area. Candidates should be prepared to spend time on the road visiting various facilities to ensure consistent support and collaboration across the region.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader, preferably within a healthcare foodservice environment
- Multi-site or system-level culinary oversight experience preferred
- Strong understanding of resident dining standards
- Demonstrated expertise in HACCP, regulatory compliance, and healthcare food safety standards
- Experience managing food cost controls, production systems, and inventory oversight
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to analyze performance data and implement strategic improvements
- Passion for delivering consistent, high-quality resident dining experiences
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
Nice To Haves
- Multi-site or system-level culinary oversight experience
Responsibilities
- Lead culinary operations across approximately 50-55 senior living facilities primarily in the MidAtlantic and West market.
- Partner with Executive Chefs (ECs) to drive operational excellence and performance
- Ensure compliance with Sodexo culinary standards, recipe execution, and branded concepts
- Standardize food quality, presentation, and resident meal experience
- Support menu development, recipe rollouts, and culinary innovation initiatives
- Monitor food cost performance, production forecasting, and inventory practices
- Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
- Collaborate with Client and Sodexo leadership to align culinary operations with client goals
- Utilize food management systems to monitor performance and drive efficiencies
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best practices
- Support hiring, onboarding, and development of culinary talent across the enterprise.
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
Senior
