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Area Executive Chef

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Remote, Travel

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $62,300.00 - $94,270.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food service and facilities management solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people they serve through innovative and sustainable practices. As a multinational company operating across various sectors including corporate services, education, healthcare, and remote site management, Sodexo prides itself on delivering memorable customer experiences and comprehensive support services worldwide. Their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity forms the foundation of their corporate culture, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. Sodexo continually strives to contribute to economic, social, and environmental progress within the communities... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years culinary experience in foodservice industry
  • Minimum 3 years management experience
  • Strong solution-selling mindset
  • Proven ability to collaborate with sales teams
  • Excellent communication and follow-up skills
  • Accountability for delivering KPIs and team goals

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts
  • 3+ years of culinary experience in the foodservice industry in corporate or kitchen settings
  • Strong solution-selling mindset with a creative approach to addressing customer needs
  • Proven ability to collaborate with sales teams to develop new business and grow existing accounts
  • Solid understanding of broadline distribution network
  • Experience selling branded food categories is a strong plus
  • Excellent communication and follow-up skills across all levels of the organization
  • Accountability for delivering KPIs and team goals
  • Proficiency in business planning and implementation
  • Deep understanding of and passion for consumer/operator needs and behavior

Job Duties

  • Support the Customer Development Team from a culinary perspective by assisting in the delivery of critical customer presentations and new menu ideations
  • Act as a savory expert, bringing deep knowledge of scratch cooking to culinary initiatives
  • Lead culinary content development for specific culinary projects in North America, collaborating with chef peers and the Head Chef
  • Drive and accelerate savory/scratch cooking growth initiatives that enhance the value of Unilever Food Solutions brands for existing and new customers
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Customer Development Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to coordinate efforts and align resources within assigned zone
  • Understand and work with both metric and imperial measurement systems in recipe development and communication

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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