Executive Chef 2

Join Sodexo’s Culinary Leadership Team as an Executive Chef!

Are you a passionate and innovative culinary professional ready to take your creativity to the next level? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an Executive Chef to lead production for our vibrant Pike & Rose Café at Sodexo Headquarters and craft exceptional grab-and-go offerings for Research Grove located 15mins away from Sodexo Headquarters.

In this dynamic role, you’ll operate from a fully equipped offsite production kitchen just 6 minutes away, where you’ll bring bold ideas to life across café service, catering, and coffee bar offerings.

• Lead Culinary Innovation: Design and execute fresh, exciting menus for café and catering services.
• Craft Grab-and-Go Excellence: Produce high-quality, on-trend items for our Research Grove coffee bar.
• Drive Operational Success: Manage ordering, inventory, and production planning with precision.
• Collaborate & Inspire: Partner with the General Manager and lead a team of 4 talented hourly staff.
• Elevate Catering: Be the creative force behind memorable catering experiences for internal and external clients.

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.

• Menu Development: Ability to design diverse, seasonal, and trend-forward menus for café and catering.
• Recipe Innovation: Skilled in creating appealing grab-and-go items and elevating standard offerings.
• Presentation & Plating: Strong eye for detail and aesthetics in food presentation.
• Production Planning: Experience managing pre- and post-production processes efficiently.
• Inventory & Ordering: Proficient in managing food costs, inventory control, and vendor relationships.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Deep understanding of HACCP, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.