Top 57 Chef Jobs in New Haven Ct

Executive Chef 4
Sodexo —New Haven, CT
- $103,445 - $133,870 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Multi-Unit Executive Chef, Schwarzman Center
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $82,000 - $131,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- University
SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Chartwells HE —New Haven, CT
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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1d
Tandoor chef
Dosawala restaurant —New Haven, CT
- $23.37 - $28.14 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Guest services
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Full Time Chef Manager
Whitney Center, Inc. —Hamden, CT
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
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CHEF MANAGER
CulinArt Sector —New Haven, CT
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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8d
Chef
Eli's on Whitney —Hamden, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Administrative experience
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EXECUTIVE CHEF III - QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Chef Manager
Sodexo —New Haven, CT
- $58,735 - $76,010 a year
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sous Chef
Supreme Seafood —Branford, CT
- $1,100 a week
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- ServSafe
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Head Chef
Deep 6 Arcade —Stratford, CT
- $47,313.79 - $69,023.05 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
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Kitchen Manager
Dave & Buster's —Milford, CT
- $75,662 - $89,014 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Restaurant
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef
Elm City Social —New Haven, CT
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Mid-level
Sous Chef
Lockworks Tavern -Branford CT —Branford, CT
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Chef Manager - Wallingford, CT
Compass Corporate —Wallingford, CT
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Chef
Char & Lemon | CT —Oxford, CT
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Leadership
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Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
solun tapas restaurant —Woodbridge, CT
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
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8d
SOUS CHEF / JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
Olives and Oil —New Haven, CT
- $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Mid-level
Chef
EBC Fairfield Inc —Fairfield, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Administrative experience
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Executive Chef
Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill —Southington, CT
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef 4

Sodexo -
New Haven, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$103,445 - $133,870 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service purchasing
Food service health code compliance
Operational management
Team development
Union relations
Food service inventory management
Managing budgets in a finance role
Managing kitchen staff
Food service management
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Role Overview:

At Sodexo, we believe in delivering exceptional culinary experiences that prioritize quality, safety, and operational excellence—especially in healthcare environments where food plays a vital role in patient recovery and satisfaction.

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef 4 to lead culinary operations at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), York Street Campus in New Haven, CT.

The Executive Chef 4 is a senior culinary leader responsible for driving operational, financial, and quality performance across patient and retail dining services. This role is approximately 80% administrative and 20% frontline culinary, combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.

You will lead a dynamic team of up to 100 union employees, ensuring excellence in food quality, safety, team engagement, and operational efficiency within a complex, high-volume healthcare environment.

What You'll Do:

Ensure high-quality patient and retail meals that meet Sodexo standards for taste, presentation, and consistency
Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, ServSafe, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
Lead and develop a team of managers and frontline employees, fostering growth and accountability
Effectively manage within a union environment (1199 experience preferred; large union experience required)
Build a positive, high-performance culture that drives retention and morale
Oversee food and labor costs, inventory, procurement, and contract compliance
Drive efficiency across patient services and retail operations while managing multiple priorities
Partner with hospital leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic and operational goals

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:

5+ years of administrative leadership experience in healthcare culinary operations
Proven experience managing large, unionized teams (1199 experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated success leading multi-level teams, including managers and frontline staff
Strong background in high-volume food service operations
Expertise in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and procurement
Passion for team development, coaching, and engagement
Ability to commit long-term and help evolve and grow the program

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 - 3 years

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