Job Description
**Role Overview**
Bring your culinary expertise and leadership to **Sodexo** at **Sharp Grossmont Hospital** in La Mesa, California-the largest hospital in East County, serving the communities of La Mesa, El Cajon, and Santee. With **562 beds** and a wide range of services from advanced cancer care to orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery, and emergency care, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile healthcare setting. As an **Executive Chef 3** , you'll lead a talented culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences that support patient care and satisfaction.
**What You'll Do**
+ Direct all culinary operations, including patient dining, retail, catering, and production services.
+ Develop innovative, health-focused menus that meet dietary and regulatory standards.
+ Lead, mentor, and inspire a team ofemployees across four service areas to achieve excellence in quality and service.
+ Manage budgets, food costs, and operational efficiencies while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
**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**
+ Extensive experience as an Executive Chef in healthcare, hospitality, or high-volume environments.
+ Strong culinary expertise with a focus on nutrition and quality.
+ Proven leadership skills to manage and develop large, diverse teams.
+ Ability to balance creativity with operational and financial accountability.
**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 completethis form ( .
**Qualifications & Requirements**
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 yearswork experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
**Location** _US-CA-LA MESA_
**System ID** _984432_
**Category** _Culinary_
**Employment Status** _Full-Time_
_Exempt_
**Posted Range** _$74900 to $113190_
**Company : Segment Desc** _HOSPITALS_
_On-Site_
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Worldwide,
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