We are seeking a hands-on, Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role is central to delivering a best-in-class dining experience for our client, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients, simple scratch cooking, and bulk production techniques.
As Executive Sous Chef, you will partner closely with the Executive Chef to drive innovation, uphold culinary excellence, and inspire collaboration across the kitchen. This is not a back-office role—it’s a leadership position that thrives in the action of the kitchen, guiding the team through service and production with energy and precision.
We are obsessed with great food, local products, and simple scratch cooking. Our vision is to be best in class, and we’re looking for a culinary leader who shares that passion. This is your chance to make an impact, inspire a team, and help shape a program that celebrates quality and creativity every day.
Shift begins at noon to lead afternoon and evening operations.
Days off vary, offering flexibility while ensuring coverage for the team.
Lead by example in daily operations, ensuring consistency and excellence in scratch cooking and large-scale production.
Champion local products and seasonal ingredients, elevating menus with creativity and authenticity.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design, execute, and refine culinary programs that exceed client expectations.
Mentor and develop kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
Maintain operational standards including food safety, quality control, and efficient production processes.
Utilize computer systems for menu planning, inventory management, scheduling, and communication to keep operations seamless and organized.
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
A proven culinary leader with experience in high-volume, scratch-based cooking.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Comfort with technology and computer systems to support culinary operations and team management.
A passion for innovation, collaboration, and great food.
Commitment to excellence and the drive to set new standards in hospitality.
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 – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.