Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo at The Irvine Company Villas at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA is a prestigious provider of luxury residential dining experiences situated in an upscale, resort-style community. Known for cultivating an elevated and welcoming atmosphere, this 900-resident property balances refined hospitality with a strong, connected community spirit. Sodexo is a global leader specializing in food services, catering, and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing quality of life and delivering outstanding service to both customers and employees. The company is firmly committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal opportunities, encouraging a workplace culture that respects individuality, fosters innovation, and values team member contributions. Sodexo offers competitive compensation packages that reflect candidates' experience, education, and skills along with comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being and career development.

The Executive Sous Chef role at The Irvine Company Villas is a dynamic, hands-on leadership position centered on managing all aspects of culinary operations for a luxury, resort-style residential community dining program. This includes oversight of multiple food and beverage outlets such as the café, lounge, poolside services, social hour events, and onsite catering. The role demands a versatile chef who excels in guest-facing environments, offering fresh, approachable menus featuring salads, sandwiches, breakfast items, smoothies, and a comprehensive coffee program. Additionally, the Executive Sous Chef manages specialty offerings like on-site pizza ovens and Friday grill activations which enhance the community’s vibrant dining experience. As the sole manager onsite, the chef leads an hourly supervisor and a team of eight culinary professionals, ensuring seamless daily operation across a seven-day-per-week schedule.

Key responsibilities include the leadership and mentoring of team members to foster a positive culture built on trust, operational excellence, and hospitality. The chef balances creativity with operational discipline, utilizing skills in inventory management, ordering, preparation systems, and service flow. Administrative duties such as scheduling and computer work are integral to this role, requiring comfort with these tasks to maintain efficiency. The Executive Sous Chef plays an essential role in building lasting relationships with residents, ensuring every guest enjoys a consistent and warm hospitality experience true to the resort-style living environment. This position suits a motivated culinary professional passionate about delivering high-quality food and memorable service in a luxury residential setting. The role offers opportunities for career growth and ongoing development within Sodexo’s supportive corporate environment, backed by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) matching, paid time off, company holidays, and tuition reimbursement.