Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Corporate Services is a global leader in quality of life services, providing integrated solutions that improve daily experiences for individuals across a variety of sectors. Known for its commitment to innovation, diversity, and inclusion, Sodexo partners with organizations to deliver exceptional food service, facilities management, and catering solutions. The company's focus extends beyond serving meals to creating meaningful experiences for clients and fostering positive social, economic, and environmental progress in the communities it serves. With a comprehensive approach, Sodexo values fairness, respect, and the unique contributions of each team member, ensuring a workplace where ideas count and employee voices are heard.

The Executive Chef 3 - Corporate Culinary Leadership role at the Mass General Brigham Headquarters in Somerville, MA, offers a unique opportunity to lead an innovative and contemporary corporate dining program. This position requires a creative and hands-on culinary expert who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. The role encompasses managing a bustling corporate café with multiple food stations including grill, deli, action stations, salad and market bars, as well as a coffee bar and micro-market. Scheduled hours predominantly run Monday through Friday from 6 am to 4 pm, with occasional evenings and rare weekend work, providing a balanced work-life dynamic. The Executive Chef 3 will oversee not only daily culinary operations but also a growing catering program and conference services.

As the culinary leader, you will be the driving force behind menu innovation, ensuring seasonal, fresh, and sophisticated offerings that meet the expectations of a diverse corporate clientele. This includes crafting high-quality, high-volume catering menus capable of supporting both standard and customized events. Beyond menu creation, you will maintain rigorous standards of presentation, taste, and food quality by leading hands-on kitchen efforts approximately 80 percent of the time. Your responsibilities will extend to ordering, inventory management, cost control, and production scheduling to optimize operations and enhance efficiency.

Team leadership is a key component of this role, where you will manage, train, and inspire a dedicated team of eight hourly culinary professionals. Collaborative operational planning with management will be essential to align culinary initiatives with broader organizational expectations and client satisfaction goals. Sodexo offers a fair compensation structure that factors in education, experience, and skills, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) savings plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement. This is a prime role for a chef eager to make a significant impact in a growing corporate dining setting while fostering quality, teamwork, and an exceptional customer experience.