Chef Manager

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 Chef Manager to support all culinary operations at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital located in Elkin, North Carolina.  Hugh Chatham Health operates as an 81 bed acute care hospital. The facility is a non-profit community health care network serving the Yadkin Valley region and recently joined Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. 

The ideal candidate has:

• a strong culinary background, with a passion for food and innovation;
• prior experience working with a contract management company;
• strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel;
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach, mentor and engage the frontline culinary team;
• previous experience working in a high-volume facility;
• strong management skills, and;
• a knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS).

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.

• Provides culinary leadership within a small sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. 
• Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution
• Executes the culinary function
• Customer & Client satisfaction
• Manages food & physical safety program.

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 complete this form.

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