Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Corporate Services is a global leader in providing integrated food services, catering, facilities management, and other workplace solutions designed to improve quality of life. Dedicated to creating a better everyday for everyone, Sodexo serves a diverse range of clients across numerous industries, focusing on delivering excellence in service and innovation. At the heart of Sodexo's mission is a commitment to economic, social, and environmental progress within the communities it serves. The company fosters a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect, ensuring that every employee is given an opportunity to thrive, share ideas, and contribute meaningfully to the team’s success. Sodexo’s dedication to fairness and equal opportunity is demonstrated through its inclusive hiring practices and supportive workplace environment.

This particular role is based at American Financial Group in Cincinnati, OH, where Sodexo provides exceptional culinary services within a sophisticated, corporate setting. The Executive Chef 3 position is a senior leadership role, essential to maintaining and elevating the standard of dining and catering offerings at American Financial Group. This role demands a highly experienced culinary professional who can lead all facets of kitchen operations, from menu development and food preparation to team management and client relationship building. By combining culinary excellence with outstanding operational oversight, the Executive Chef 3 ensures that Sodexo’s offerings not only meet but exceed the expectations of a high-end corporate clientele.

As the senior culinary leader, the Executive Chef 3 supervises daily culinary activities across multiple dining venues, including café service, executive dining rooms, and high-end corporate catering events. They develop innovative, seasonal menus reflecting both Sodexo’s global standards and the unique preferences and culture of American Financial Group. The role requires a strategic approach to food quality, safety compliance, and financial management, including managing food and labor budgets, vendor relationships, and inventory control to ensure operational efficiency. The Executive Chef 3 also plays a critical client-facing role, engaging proactively with clients to maintain strong collaborative relationships through tastings, open communication, and responsive service.

In addition to culinary and operational leadership, this role emphasizes team development and mentorship. The Executive Chef 3 trains and motivates culinary team members to cultivate a high-performance, professional, and collaborative kitchen environment where innovation and excellence are consistently encouraged. Strong leadership skills allow this role to inspire the team toward continuous improvement and adaptation to current culinary trends and dietary needs.

Compensation is competitive and reflects the candidate’s education, experience, and skills. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plans with company matching, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement. Sodexo is committed to supporting its employees both professionally and personally, providing a rewarding and inclusive work environment.

Overall, the Executive Chef 3 at Sodexo for American Financial Group represents a premier opportunity for experienced culinary leaders specializing in corporate dining and premium catering. The role blends creative culinary skills with operational and financial expertise to deliver an exceptional dining experience that aligns with the company’s commitment to quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction.