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Executive Chef 2

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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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 quality of life services, dedicated to creating a better everyday experience for people around the world. Founded with a purpose to improve lives, Sodexo operates across multiple sectors including food services, catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions, serving a broad range of clients from corporate environments to educational institutions and healthcare facilities. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. Sodexo commits to providing equal employment opportunities and embraces diversity as a core value, ensuring a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.

The Executive Chef 2 role at Sodexo represents a pivotal leadership position within the corporate services dining environment. This role is designed for a culinary professional who excels in delivering exceptional food quality, innovative menu development, and operational excellence tailored to a business-focused clientele. The Executive Chef 2 will oversee all culinary operations, including café services, catering, and executive dining, ensuring each facet of service aligns with both Sodexo standards and client expectations. As the culinary leader, this position requires creativity in modern menu development, strong leadership to mentor and train kitchen staff, and a strategic mindset to manage food costs, inventory, and waste control effectively.

Occupying a key role in a high-end professional setting, the Executive Chef 2 will collaborate closely with general management and client teams to support special events, VIP functions, and ongoing service enhancements. The role demands a thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring all operations meet rigorous standards. Candidates can expect a fair and equitable compensation package influenced by their education, experience, and skills. Sodexo also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

This position is ideal for a culinary professional with strong leadership experience in corporate dining, hospitality, or high-volume foodservice environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to inspire and lead kitchen teams, maintain exceptional standards of food quality and presentation, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills. Sodexo values creativity, professionalism, and a passion for elevating modern cuisine within a corporate context. Joining Sodexo means becoming part of a global organization that cares deeply about the economic, social, and environmental progress of the communities it serves, while also supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Job Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years management experience
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years management experience
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts
  • Strong culinary leadership experience in corporate dining, hospitality, or high-volume foodservice environments
  • Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire kitchen teams
  • Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience with menu development, cost control, inventory management, and purchasing
  • Creativity, professionalism, and passion for delivering modern cuisine
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Job Duties

  • Lead daily culinary operations across café service, catering, and executive dining in a corporate environment
  • Develop and execute creative, modern menus tailored to a professional clientele
  • Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure consistent, high-quality culinary execution
  • Manage food cost, inventory, purchasing, and waste control to support financial targets
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Partner with the General Manager and client teams to support events, VIP functions, and service enhancements

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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