Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $67,405.00 - $87,230.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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
This Executive Sous Chef position is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business. SodexoMAGIC is a unique joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Sodexo, a global leader in food services and facilities management. This strategic alliance allows the company to deliver innovative and creative solutions to clients, working closely with local partners to serve communities effectively. Sodexo is a well-established company known for its commitment to improving quality of life and fostering community progress through its services. This particular role is situated in West Point, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, serving a high-profile corporate dining account within the global Sodexo network.
Sodexo is seeking an Executive Sous Chef who brings creativity, technical precision, and a profound passion for exceptional food to this critical role. The Executive Sous Chef will be a culinary leader who thrives in the heart of the kitchen, overseeing daily kitchen operations while ensuring that every dish is thoughtfully crafted, high-quality, and a central part of the guest experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to innovate within modern corporate dining, delivering vibrant and relevant menus that deeply connect with the community it serves.
In this role, the Executive Sous Chef will assist with daily production oversight for a premier corporate dining account. Responsibilities include driving menu execution that meets Sodexo’s high standards, elevating the guest experience through meticulous food presentation, and fostering a kitchen culture rooted in creativity and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on operational excellence, team development, and upholding Sodexo’s commitment to the highest culinary standards. As a key role within a global strategic account, the Executive Sous Chef will collaborate across departments and partner with client stakeholders to ensure a seamless and high-touch hospitality experience.
The candidate will lead and support the culinary team, encouraging professional growth and high performance. Food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance are top priorities, ensuring the kitchen maintains a "gold standard" operational environment. This role also involves managing food costs, inventory, purchasing, and production planning to optimize operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility. Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, which varies based on education, experience, skills, and training. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth in a respected global firm.
Sodexo is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a respectful work environment where all employees can thrive and contribute. The company values individual uniqueness and encourages ideas and opinions, fostering a strong team dynamic. Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle, ensuring all candidates are considered fairly regardless of diverse backgrounds and characteristics.
Sodexo is seeking an Executive Sous Chef who brings creativity, technical precision, and a profound passion for exceptional food to this critical role. The Executive Sous Chef will be a culinary leader who thrives in the heart of the kitchen, overseeing daily kitchen operations while ensuring that every dish is thoughtfully crafted, high-quality, and a central part of the guest experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to innovate within modern corporate dining, delivering vibrant and relevant menus that deeply connect with the community it serves.
In this role, the Executive Sous Chef will assist with daily production oversight for a premier corporate dining account. Responsibilities include driving menu execution that meets Sodexo’s high standards, elevating the guest experience through meticulous food presentation, and fostering a kitchen culture rooted in creativity and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on operational excellence, team development, and upholding Sodexo’s commitment to the highest culinary standards. As a key role within a global strategic account, the Executive Sous Chef will collaborate across departments and partner with client stakeholders to ensure a seamless and high-touch hospitality experience.
The candidate will lead and support the culinary team, encouraging professional growth and high performance. Food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance are top priorities, ensuring the kitchen maintains a "gold standard" operational environment. This role also involves managing food costs, inventory, purchasing, and production planning to optimize operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility. Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, which varies based on education, experience, skills, and training. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth in a respected global firm.
Sodexo is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a respectful work environment where all employees can thrive and contribute. The company values individual uniqueness and encourages ideas and opinions, fostering a strong team dynamic. Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle, ensuring all candidates are considered fairly regardless of diverse backgrounds and characteristics.
Job Requirements
- 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
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Substantial experience as a Sous Chef or culinary lead within a high-volume corporate dining luxury hospitality or premium catering environment
- Advanced culinary skills with a dedicated passion for executing high-quality thoughtfully prepared food with consistent precision
- Demonstrated ability to lead daily kitchen brigades foster a positive team culture and support the professional growth and development of line staff
- Comprehensive understanding of food safety HACCP protocols and industry-best operational practices to maintain a gold standard kitchen
- Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in managing food costs waste reduction inventory control and daily purchasing
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with the Executive Chef front-of-house teams and client stakeholders to ensure a seamless guest experience
Job Duties
- Direct daily kitchen operations ensuring exceptional food quality presentation and consistency across all dining platforms and stations
- Support the development and implementation of culinary trends and guest-focused menus ensuring alignment with Sodexo’s high standards for modern corporate dining
- Train and supervise the culinary team fostering a high-performance culture rooted in creativity accountability and professional growth
- Serve as the primary lead for food safety sanitation and regulatory compliance maintaining a gold standard professional kitchen environment
- Manage day-to-day food costs inventory and purchasing while overseeing production planning to ensure maximum operational efficiency and fiscal health
- Collaborate across departments and with client stakeholders to ensure a seamless high-touch hospitality experience that exceeds guest expectations
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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