Chef Manager

Role Overview

Lead Independent Operations at Yale New Haven Health - Psychiatric Hospital

Sodexo is seeking a highly independent and experienced Chef Manager to lead the food service operations for Yale New Haven Health’s-
Yale Psychiatric Hospital in New Haven, CT
. This is a critical, client‑facing role that requires a leader who can thrive autonomously while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and patient satisfaction in a crucial healthcare environment.

This position is a unique chance to fully own the day‑to‑day food operation at an off‑site, satellite location. You will be responsible for translating operational goals into outstanding patient and staff outcomes.

Ready to take on this independent leadership role and make a direct impact on patient well‑being? Apply Today!

• Independent Oversight: Work independently to manage all facets of the food service operation at the behavioral health location, including the serving line and patient tray service.
• Production & Quality: Oversee the entire food production process, ensuring high quality, consistency, and compliance with dietary and safety standards specific to a healthcare setting.
• Team Leadership: Directly manage a team of approximately 10 union employees, focusing on training, scheduling, performance management, and fostering a positive, productive work environment.
• Compliance: Maintain rigorous adherence to all relevant food safety, sanitation (HACCP), and regulatory standards.
• Client Relations: Serve as the on‑site operational point of contact, ensuring client needs and patient satisfaction goals are met.

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 Independence: Must demonstrate a strong track record of successfully managing food service operations with a high degree of autonomy.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior experience in food operations management is essential, preferably in a hospital or high‑volume institutional setting.
• Team Leadership: Experience managing a team, ideally within a union environment, is highly valued.
• Certification (Preferred): CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) or Diet Tech certification is preferred but not strictly required.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead a team and interact professionally with clients.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 s 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.

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