Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef 3 at Erlanger Main located in Chattanooga, TN. Our $50 million expansion brings striking architecture, unique amenities, and inviting accommodations in a hospital like you’ve never seen before. But importantly, the new East also unveils an equally dynamic expansion of medical services. Long famous for Women’s Health – we’re also now raising the bar for advanced pulmonary, surgical, stroke, heart, cancer, and critical care. Discover how a world-class health system builds a comprehensive, community hospital.

If you have culinary management experience in a healthcare environment- you are encouraged to apply now!

We are looking for candidates who will:

• Manage the daily food production including production planning and controls;
• Ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
• Manage food costing, controls, and compliance;
• Develop menus and manage inventory;
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;
• Have the ability and willingness to develop and train front-line employees;
• Have a passion for food and innovation;
• Have knowledge of special diets and allergens;
• Knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is preferred.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• Exhibit excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policies;
• Have previous experience working in a high volume facility;
• Possess strong management skills.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Basic Management Experience - 3 years
• Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

• 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.

• Strong culinary background with knowledge of culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a high volume facility.
• 3 years of food or culinary services experience.
• Ability to manage daily food production and develop menus.
• Knowledge of special diets and allergens.
• Familiarity with Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) preferred.