Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Corporate Services, a global leader in integrated facilities management and food services, is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Executive Chef 3 to lead culinary operations at the prestigious Mass General Brigham Headquarters located in Somerville, Massachusetts. Sodexo is known for its commitment to improving quality of life, delivering exceptional dining experiences, and fostering dynamic workplace cultures. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking corporate dining environment that combines innovation with quality and exceptional service standards.

Mass General Brigham Headquarters is a bustling center that supports a diverse professional community. The culinary program here exemplifies modern corporate dining with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal, and innovative food offerings. The on-site café features four distinct stations including Grill, Deli, an Action station available three days a week, and a Market/Salad Bar, alongside a Coffee Bar and a Micro-Market located just outside the café. In addition to standard dining services, the venue incorporates pantries, conference services, and a growing catering program that caters to the sophisticated needs of its clientele.

The Executive Chef 3 will serve as the culinary driver and creative force behind this multifaceted operation. This hands-on leadership position demands an individual who is passionate about crafting memorable corporate dining experiences, adept at managing high-volume catering and banquet production, and who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact setting. Working primarily hands-on in the kitchen, this leader will oversee all aspects of food preparation, menu development, ordering and inventory, cost controls, and production schedules to ensure culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

Beyond the kitchen, this role involves managing and inspiring a diverse team of eight hourly culinary professionals, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The Executive Chef 3 will also partner closely with management to align operational planning with client expectations and drive ongoing enhancements in service delivery. This position offers work hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., with occasional evenings and rare weekends, promoting a balanced work schedule.

Sodexo offers a competitive and equitable compensation package that is tailored to each candidate's experience, education, and skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement. Sodexo is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where every employee is respected and their ideas and perspectives are valued.

This role is ideal for a creative, modern chef eager to make a significant impact in a growing, innovative corporate dining environment. The Executive Chef 3 will lead culinary creativity across multiple service lines, work with a supportive team, and execute high-quality food offerings where quality, teamwork, and customer experience are paramount. Joining Sodexo and Mass General Brigham Headquarters means becoming part of a mission to create better everyday experiences for all employees and customers while contributing to the broader community's social and environmental progress.