Executive Chef

Executive Chef 3 – Sodexo

Lead the Culinary Vision. Transform the Patient Experience. Drive Brand Innovation.

Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for high-volume healthcare operations? Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to lead the dining services at Crouse Health, a premier 450-bed acute care hospital in Syracuse, NY.

• Work‑Life Balance:
  Primarily a mid‑shift schedule (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM), offering better balance than traditional restaurant hours.
• Rotation:
  Every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holidays as per business needs.
• Stability:
  Join a stable, long‑term partnership at one of Syracuse’s most respected healthcare institutions.

• Hands‑on Kitchen Leadership:
  Full‑time presence in the kitchen, driving food safety, brand standards, and culinary excellence.
• Team Management:
  Lead and mentor a dedicated team of 70 union client employees, fostering a culture of accountability and customer service.
• Innovative Dining:
  Oversee At Your Request (AYR) patient dining, the modern “EAT” retail concept, and high‑end catering for on‑site and off‑site events.
• Brand Strategy:
  Spearhead the transition of our current café into a world‑class Starbucks (launching February 2026).

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by the candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, including experience, skills, education, and training.

• 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.

• Experience:
  
  Proven culinary leadership in a hospital or large‑scale acute care setting.
• Management Grit:
  Comfortable navigating union environments and managing large frontline teams.
• Patient‑First Mindset: A track record of driving patient satisfaction and exceeding customer service expectations.
• Culinary Mastery:
  Extensive knowledge of menu development, food safety protocols, and retail brand standards.

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. We partner with clients to provide a truly memorable experience: 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. Your ideas count and your opinions are heard because we can form a stronger team when you’re happy  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:
  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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Facilities Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Hospitality