Chef Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre, a 130+ bed long-term care community in beautiful Kaneohe, Hawaii. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a modern dining program from the ground up, creating exceptional experiences for residents, employees, visitors, and guests while leading a dedicated team in a rewarding healthcare environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily culinary and dining operations, ensuring high-quality food, service, and presentation standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 12 frontline employees.
• Manage scheduling, labor planning, inventory, purchasing, and food cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory requirements while enhancing the overall dining 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

• Strong culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, retail food service, or higher education.
• Hands-on cooking expertise with a passion for fresh food and exceptional guest experiences.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop frontline teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, inventory management, labor controls, and operational systems, with strong communication and relationship-building 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 - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year