Role Overview:
Sodexo Healthcare & Senior Living has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager 4 / Executive Chef to lead dining operations at a new senior living and healthcare community in beautiful Honolulu, Hawai‘i. This role is perfect for a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a hospitality‑focused environment and wants to grow with a dynamic team in one of the most desirable destinations in the world. With ocean views, warm island culture, and the chance to build a dining program from the ground up, this is a rare opportunity to elevate the guest experience and shape the future of our expanding Hawai‘i portfolio.
What You'll Do:
- Lead Daily Operations: Oversee all foodservice and dining functions for a high‑end healthcare/senior living community, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and hospitality.
- Develop & Inspire Teams: Manage and mentor a talented group of culinarians and frontline staff, creating a culture of excellence, growth, and teamwork.
- Deliver Culinary Excellence: Design and execute fresh, locally inspired menus that provide residents with an elevated, restaurant‑style dining experience.
- Partner & Collaborate: Build strong relationships with residents, clients, and staff to ensure outstanding service, operational alignment, and guest satisfaction.
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:
- Leadership Strength: Experience leading culinary or foodservice operations in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or high‑end dining environments.
- Culinary Expertise: Strong background in menu creation, kitchen management, and quality food production—with a passion for local, fresh ingredients.
- Operational Savvy: Skills in budgeting, staffing, compliance, safety, and driving continuous improvement across all dining operations.
- People‑Centered Mindset: Commitment to delivering warm, thoughtful service rooted in the spirit of aloha and building community within a diverse resident population.
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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years
