Executive Chef 3

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 3 for Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. This role will oversee culinary operations within a healthcare environment, leading a team of 6–12 frontline associates and supervisors. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of culinary excellence and operational discipline, with a proven ability to manage administrative functions, drive catering growth, and enhance the patient dining experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage daily culinary operations, ensuring high quality food production and presentation
• Directly supervise 6–12 employees, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management
• Drive catering program growth, focusing on expanding this key revenue stream
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet financial targets
• Oversee scheduling and labor management to optimize productivity
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, sanitation, and HACCP protocols
• Partner with clinical and operations teams to conduct patient rounding and improve patient satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with HR policies, including employee relations, corrective actions, and training initiatives

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

• Strong administrative and operational management experience (required)
• Experience in catering operations with a focus on growing volume and revenue
• Proven expertise in inventory management and purchasing controls
• Strong experience with HR functions including hiring, training, compliance, and employee counseling
• Knowledge of healthcare food service operations (preferred/ideal)
• Sodexo experience (nice to have) OR Executive Chef in an upscale restaurant (2+ years) with solid business acumen
• Client-facing skills with experience in patient or guest interaction (rounding)

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.