Executive Chef 2

Sodexo; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a premier medical center. This high-impact role involves overseeing a team, ensuring high-quality food service, and enhancing the dining experience for patients and customers alike. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, culinary creativity, and a passion for customer service. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food or culinary services required.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations and support 40 frontline staff.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through culinary creativity.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Food Merchandising

Cash Management

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS)

Market Connections (MSC)

Job description

Role Overview

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Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to oversee culinary food services at the UC Health Medical Center- West Chester in West Chester, Ohio. UC Health brings together the region’s top clinicians and researchers to provide world-class care to the Cincinnati community and beyond. From our flagship University of Cincinnati Medical Center to our state-of-the-art West Chester Hospital, UC Health delivers the absolute best in treatment and care.

What You'll Do

The Executive Chef will oversee the culinary operations and support 40 frontline staff for patient meals and retail operations. This is a high impact position that is responsible for enhancing our patient satisfaction and retail customer dining experience through culinary creativity, food presentation, and overall leadership presence at this outstanding account.

• Have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• Deliver high quality food service;
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• Develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• Develop strategic plans;
• Create a positive environment; and
• Ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

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 work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• Experience in retail food and café food merchandising and marketing plans to drive enhanced transaction growth and customer capture rates;
• Working knowledge with cash handling and cash management policies with accountability and accuracy through managing staff;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC), and proficiency in computer skills and report management experience.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years.

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.