Executive Chef 3 - Sodexo

Role Overview

Are you passionate about creating a culture where innovation, engagement, and teamwork thrive? Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to join our team at Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus in San Diego, CA. If you’re excited about leading and developing a talented team of chefs, this is the opportunity for you to make a real difference!

What You'll Do

• directly manage retail, patient feeding, catering chefs as well as purchasing and catering manager;  
• maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule as needed;
• monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus;
• work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
• improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;
• Must be passionate about creating a memorable culinary experience for patients and guests.  
• Able to round and visit patients, guests and customers to directly gather feedback and trends. 

What We Offer

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 You Bring

• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;
• strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility;
• a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;
• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills;
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.