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Executive Chef 2

Sodexo

BAY CITY, MIJob$65–84K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$65–84K/yr
Location
BAY CITY, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan. The role leads culinary operations, team development, menu creation, and client partnerships. It focuses on standardizing processes, sourcing quality ingredients, meeting client preferences and nutritional standards, and improving the dining experience. Candidates should bring culinary expertise, leadership and management skills, menu-planning ability, organizational skills, and food-safety knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

High-Volume Kitchen Operations, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveTeam Mentoring, nice to haveMenu Planning, nice to haveCulinary Trend Knowledge, nice to haveClient Preference Analysis, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveComputer Systems, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveProcess Implementation, nice to haveHACCP, nice to have

Qualifications

ServSafe Certification, nice to haveAssociate's or Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience, required1+ Years Management Experience, required1+ Years Related Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference! Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for McLaren Bay Region Hospital located in Bay City, MI.

About the job

Take on a leadership position where your vision and expertise will drive culinary excellence. You’ll lead the charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and crafting innovative menus that meet diverse client needs, all while building strong partnerships that elevate the dining experience.

Pay Range: $64600 per year - $83600 per year

What’s in it for you

  • Lead the implementation of streamlined culinary systems that boost consistency and operational success.

  • Inspire and mentor a dedicated team, shaping future leaders and promoting professional growth.

  • Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure top-quality ingredients and cost- effective sourcing.

  • Design menus that balance creativity with client preferences and nutritional standards.

  • Champion fresh, innovative culinary ideas that keep dining experiences exciting and relevant.

  • Cultivate meaningful relationships with clients through exceptional service and collaboration.

  • Play a key role in shaping culinary strategy and driving continuous improvement across your area.

What you’ll bring

  • Extensive culinary expertise with a proven track record in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.

  • Leadership and management skills, with experience mentoring teams and driving professional development.

  • Advanced menu planning abilities combined with a deep understanding of current culinary trends and client preferences.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proficiency in computer systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to implement processes independently that improve productivity and consistency.

  • ServSafe certification and solid working knowledge of HACCP principles to ensure food safety and compliance.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Management Experience: 1-3 years

  • Related Experience: 1-3 years

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.

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. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,084 open Executive Chef jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–84K/yr
  • Michigan median$85–103K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$80–95K/yr891 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $74K, is 20% below the Michigan median midpoint ($93K) — in the lowest quarter of Executive Chef salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Executive Chef jobs in Michigan and 1,084 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Executive Chef postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 518 postings).
Education
9 of the 1,084 open Executive Chef jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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