New York City
Let your passion for food, people, and craft shape something extraordinary at The Good Eating Company. As our Executive Chef, you’ll lead a talented culinary team and create a dining experience that inspires, delights, and makes a meaningful impact every single day.
We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic culinary leader to oversee our café operations in New York — someone who brings equal parts creativity, operational excellence, and hospitality‑driven leadership. You’ll own the full culinary program, guide and develop your team, and ensure that every plate, every interaction, and every moment reflects our commitment to fresh, thoughtful, beautifully executed food.
As Executive Chef, you will oversee all aspects of the café’s culinary operations, including menu development, culinary execution, team leadership, and guest satisfaction. You’ll champion seasonal, scratch‑made cooking, elevate workplace dining with a modern, ingredient‑driven approach, and set the tone for quality, hospitality, and innovation across the operation.
Your leadership will shape the culture of the kitchen — fostering pride, craftsmanship, and a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Lead all culinary operations for the café, driving exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across every service.
Create seasonal, scratch‑made menus that reflect modern culinary trends and the Good Eating Company’s commitment to thoughtful, ingredient‑driven food.
Mentor, inspire, and develop your culinary team, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, hospitality, and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with the General Manager and client stakeholders to ensure alignment, satisfaction, and a seamless guest experience.
Oversee ordering, inventory, production planning, and cost management to support operational and financial goals.
Champion safety, sanitation, and compliance standards, ensuring a well‑run, professional, and welcoming kitchen environment.
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 strong culinary point of view rooted in fresh, seasonal, scratch cooking and modern workplace dining.
Proven leadership experience guiding and developing culinary teams in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment.
Solid operational and financial acumen, including food and labor cost management, forecasting, and production planning.
Exceptional communication and client‑facing skills, with the ability to build trust and deliver a polished, hospitality‑driven experience.
A passion for innovation, creativity, and elevating the everyday through thoughtful food and memorable service moments.
A collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset that thrives in a high‑visibility role and contributes to a positive, engaged kitchen culture.
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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years