Executive Chef 2
Job Description
Role Overview
Executive Chef – Culinary Leader for Café & Catering Program
Sodexo Corporate Services | HCA – Brentwood, TN
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to oversee the culinary operations at HCA in Brentwood, TN. If you’re a hands‑on culinary leader with a drive for creativity, quality, and team development, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a growing café and catering program.
About the Role
As the Executive Chef, you’ll be the primary culinary leader on-site, responsible for driving excellence across daily café service and catering operations. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a collaborative environment, loves menu innovation, and enjoys being closely involved in kitchen production.
You’ll oversee a robust foodservice operation that includes:
Café Service
- Daily production and quality oversight
- Running a 4‑week rotating menu cycle
- Enhancing menus with innovation while maintaining brand standards
Catering
- Catered events and specialty production
- Ensuring high-quality food presentation and execution
- Creativity in menu planning for corporate clients
Incentives
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Menu planning and recipe development
- Order placement and maintaining accurate inventory
- Working hands‑on 80% of the time in production and execution
- Leading catering production, from daily orders to special functions
- Managing food and labor costs in partnership with site leadership
- Ensuring culinary quality, consistency, and safety standards
- Inspiring and guiding a team of 13 hourly employees
This is a role where your culinary vision, leadership, and operational skills will directly shape the guest experience.
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
Who Will Thrive in This Role
We’re looking for a leader who is:
✔️ Passionate about scratch cooking and quality execution
✔️ Energetic and comfortable being on the line with their team
✔️ Skilled in café‑style operations and corporate catering
✔️ Strong in cost management and kitchen organization
✔️ Innovative and excited to bring fresh ideas to menus
✔️ A natural team builder with strong communication skills
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 complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.