Executive Chef 2, Healthcare: Lead Dining & Teams

Sodexo; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our healthcare team serving Lehigh Valley Health Network in Northeastern Pennsylvania. You will lead patient and retail dining operations, develop strong culinary teams, manage costs and inventory, and drive service excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment.

You will be accountable for leading people, setting direction, and deploying resources, with progression within Career Band reflecting broad technical and leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 1–3 years.
• Related experience: 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient and retail dining operations in a healthcare setting.
• Develop high-performing culinary teams and manage costs and inventory.
• Standardize operations and craft innovative menus meeting client needs.
• Oversee performance evaluations and hire/fire decisions.
• Drive service excellence and partnerships with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost management

Team development

Operations management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our healthcare team serving Lehigh Valley Health Network in Northeastern Pennsylvania. You will lead patient and retail dining operations, develop strong culinary teams, manage costs and inventory, and drive service excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment.

You will be accountable for leading people, setting direction, and deploying resources, with progression within Career Band reflecting broad technical and leadership growth.