Executive Chef 4

About the role

The Executive Chef 4 will lead culinary operations at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), York Street Campus in New Haven, CT. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, overseeing a team of up to 100 union employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient and retail meals that meet Sodexo standards for taste, presentation, and consistency
• Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, ServSafe, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
• Lead and develop a team of managers and frontline employees, fostering growth and accountability
• Effectively manage within a union environment (1199 experience preferred; large union experience required)
• Build a positive, high-performance culture that drives retention and morale
• Oversee food and labor costs, inventory, procurement, and contract compliance
• Drive efficiency across patient services and retail operations while managing multiple priorities
• Partner with hospital leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic and operational goals

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 Years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative leadership experience in healthcare culinary operations
• Proven experience managing large, unionized teams (1199 experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success leading multi-level teams, including managers and frontline staff
• Expertise in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and procurement
• Passion for team development, coaching, and engagement
• Ability to commit long-term and help evolve and grow the program