Sous Chef

Sodexo is seeking a Sous Chef to help oversee all culinary food operations for SSM Health St Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, MO. This role is ideal for someone with a leadership background and experience in large, fast-paced kitchen environments.

About the role

Step into a dynamic culinary position where your creativity and expertise will directly influence the dining experience. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and standardizing culinary operations while mentoring and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service and quality every day.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources—including performance evaluations, pay reviews, and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and depend on your ability to influence and negotiate across the organization. Progression reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and leadership capabilities. Responsible for business, functional, or operational areas, processes, or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in implementing streamlined culinary systems that enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Develop and mentor a passionate team, fostering growth and excellence.
• Engage in hands-on procurement and purchasing to ensure the freshest ingredients and best value.
• Collaborate to design menus that delight clients and reflect their unique preferences.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service and communication.
• Influence day-to-day culinary operations and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Solid culinary background with experience thriving in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Proven leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu planning and up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, detail-oriented mindset, and proficiency with computer systems to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach to build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

Pay

$20.39 per hour - $26.39 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care
• Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

About Sodexo

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 through food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

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.