Executive Chef | Hospital Dining Leader with Sign-On Bonus

Sodexo; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD to lead back-of-house culinary operations across retail, patient dining, and catering.

You will standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus to meet diverse client needs while building strong partnerships to elevate the dining experience.

This leadership role focuses on people management, setting direction, and delivering high-quality food service in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years management experience.
• 1–3 years related culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house culinary operations across retail, patient dining, and catering.
• Standardize operations and drive culinary excellence.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster leadership.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutrition standards.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure quality ingredients and cost efficiency.
• Drive culinary strategy and continuous improvement in your area.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Menu planning

Team mentoring

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Food safety HACCP

ServSafe certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD to lead back-of-house culinary operations across retail, patient dining, and catering.

You will standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus to meet diverse client needs while building strong partnerships to elevate the dining experience.

This leadership role focuses on people management, setting direction, and delivering high-quality food service in a complex healthcare environment.