Executive Chef 3: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 96,000; 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 Executive Chef 3 for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead standardization of culinary operations, mentor a high-performing team, and craft menus that meet client needs and nutritional standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, strategic procurement oversight, and collaboration with clients to continuously improve dining experiences in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High-volume kitchen leadership experience.
• Mentoring teams and developing talent.
• Advanced menu planning and staying ahead of trends.
• Strong organization and systems proficiency.
• Proactive problem solving for productivity and consistency.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardized culinary operations to ensure consistency across services.
• Foster team development and mentor future leaders.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client needs and nutrition standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Organization & systems

Problem solving

ServSafe/HACCP

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead standardization of culinary operations, mentor a high-performing team, and craft menus that meet client needs and nutritional standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, strategic procurement oversight, and collaboration with clients to continuously improve dining experiences in a hospital setting.