Executive Chef 2

Role Overview

Great ingredients, culinary innovation and nourishing inspiration provide meaning to your life’s work.

Sodexo is seeking a talented culinary leader to join the team as an Executive Chef 2 at Grady Health located in Atlanta, GA. Situated in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Grady is a 650-bed level 1 trauma hospital.

The Executive Chef will be a strategic leader overseeing kitchen operations, inventory management, managing food costs and budgets, ensuring food safety by conducting audits and following HACCP guidelines throughout all production areas.

What You'll Do

• help implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital;
• supervise, develop, and mentor frontline staff;
• procurement and purchasing;
• help create menus based on client needs;
• help create interpersonal relationships with clients.

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

• a strong culinary background in a high-volume environment;
• strong leadership skills and experience;
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends;
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused.
• healthcare or long term care food management experience

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.