Chef Manager - Lead Culinary Excellence in Healthcare

Sodexo; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free shuttle to Metro

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Join a premier 900-bed healthcare facility dedicated to exceptional patient care and service.

Take on a leadership role to standardize operations, develop your team, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs while building strong partnerships with administrators and clinicians. This position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of management experience.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations at a hospital facility; oversee daily kitchen activities.
• Standardize operations to boost consistency and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop the culinary team; drive professional growth.
• Design menus meeting client needs and nutritional standards.
• Oversee procurement and cost control to ensure quality ingredients.
• Influence and negotiate with internal stakeholders to align on goals.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Food safety HACCP

ServSafe certified

Procurement & cost control

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Join a premier 900-bed healthcare facility dedicated to exceptional patient care and service.

Take on a leadership role to standardize operations, develop your team, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs while building strong partnerships with administrators and clinicians. This position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.