Chef Manager

Success is yours when you collaborate and work hard in our team-based culture!

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager to join our dynamic team at Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus .

Yale New Haven Hospita l is a non-profit, 1,541-bed acute and tertiary medical center receiving regional, national and international referrals. It provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary, family-focused care in more than 100 medical specialty areas and has ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report in specialties such as diabetes and endocrinology; geriatrics; gynecology; pulmonology; ear, nose and throat; neurology and neurosurgery; and psychiatry. With two inpatient campuses in New Haven, Yale New Haven Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for Yale School of Medicine.

This Chef Manager is high-profile role that reports directly to the Executive Chef 4 and oversees a team of approximately 20 union frontline staff. We're looking for a hands-on culinary leader with a strong background in hospital and union environments (1199 union experience preferred). This position is also responsible for facilities and sanitation oversight, as well as evening supervision of food production and tray line operations.

This is your opportunity to grow with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater!

• Lead day-to-day food service operations with a focus on culinary excellence, food safety, and customer satisfaction

• Supervise, schedule, and support a unionized frontline team, including coaching, development, hiring, and disciplinary processes

• Design and execute retail menus and promotional strategies that enhance customer experience and drive sales

• Manage cash handling processes and maintain financial accountability

• Ensure full compliance with HACCP guidelines, Sodexo standards, and local/state regulatory requirements

• Provide leadership for evening food production, tray line operations, sanitation, and facilities management

• Partner with hospital leadership and maintain strong client and customer relationships

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

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.

• Proven experience in a Chef Manager or similar culinary leadership role

• Strong background working in unionized environments (1199 union experience preferred)

• Exceptional culinary skills with a focus on high-end menu development

• Experience managing sanitation, facilities, and healthcare food service production

• Ability to lead and inspire a team while maintaining a positive and professional environment

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• ServSafe certification preferred

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 youre 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 .

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year