**Role Overview** 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. Share your vision and inspire others by working with Sodexo Healthcare! The **Area Executive Chef** position will support the Appalachian Regional Health System located in Eastern Kentucky and **be willing to travel to all 14 locations** depending on the business need. This leader will be responsible for a dynamic group of employees supporting patient food service and retail. **Incentives** • Comprehensive benefits that start day 1 of hire • No late night shifts • Mileage reimbursement • 3 weeks paid vacation your first year **What You'll Do** + create and deliver innovative and enriching cafe experiences for patients, family and staff daily + create menus based on client needs + implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital + deliver high quality food service + procurement and purchasing + implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services + manages cash handling protocols & control procedures according to Sodexo policies + develop and maintain client and customer relationships **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** + a strong culinary background in a high-volume environment + strong management skills and experience + menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends + the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team + ability to handle change and maintain professionalism in changing environments + creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills + proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused + a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction **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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . **Qualifications & Requirements** Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 3 years Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years **Location** _US-KY-HAZARD | US-KY-Lexington | US-KY-Prestonburg_ **System ID** _978476_ **Category** _Culinary_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$56300 to $84920_ **Company : Segment Desc** _HOSPITALS_ _On-Site_