Executive Chef 4

Role Overview At Sodexo, we believe in delivering exceptional culinary experiences that prioritize quality, safety, and operational excellence—especially in healthcare environments where food plays a vital role in patient recovery and satisfaction. We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef 4 to lead culinary operations at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), York Street Campus in New Haven, CT . The Executive Chef 4 is a senior culinary leader responsible for driving operational, financial, and quality performance across patient and retail dining services. This role is approximately 80% administrative and 20% frontline culinary, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership. You will lead a dynamic team of up to 100 union employees, ensuring excellence in food quality, safety, team engagement, and operational efficiency within a complex, high-volume healthcare environment. What You’ll Do Ensure high-quality patient and retail meals that meet Sodexo standards for taste, presentation, and consistency Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, ServSafe, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards Lead and develop a team of managers and frontline employees, fostering growth and accountability Effectively manage within a union environment (1199 experience preferred; large union experience required) Build a positive, high-performance culture that drives retention and morale Oversee food and labor costs, inventory, procurement, and contract compliance Drive efficiency across patient services and retail operations while managing multiple priorities Partner with hospital leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic and operational goals 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 5+ years of administrative leadership experience in healthcare culinary operations Proven experience managing large, unionized teams (1199 experience strongly preferred) Demonstrated success leading multi-level teams, including managers and frontline staff Strong background in high-volume food service operations Expertise in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and procurement Passion for team development, coaching, and engagement Ability to commit long-term and help evolve and grow the program Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience – 5 years Minimum Functional Experience – 3 years 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr