Senior Executive Chef (m/w/d)

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to improving the everyday experiences of individuals and communities through food service, facilities management, and other integrated solutions. With a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, Sodexo fosters a work environment where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. Operating worldwide, the company partners with diverse clients to deliver exceptional service experiences that enhance both customer satisfaction and employee well-being, while contributing positively to social, economic, and environmental progress.

This specific opening is with Sodexo's Corporate Services Client, American Financial Group based in Cincinnati, OH, seeking an Executive Chef 3. This is a senior culinary leadership role responsible for overseeing and executing high-end dining and catering services within a sophisticated corporate environment. The Executive Chef 3 will be the driving force behind all culinary operations, ensuring excellence in menu development, food production, catering execution, food quality, safety standards, and operational leadership. This position demands a seasoned culinary expert with strong client-facing skills and an ability to align Sodexo's standards of excellence with the expectations of American Financial Group’s executive dining and catering needs.

In the role of Executive Chef 3, you will lead and inspire a culinary team to deliver superior culinary experiences across café service, executive dining, and premium corporate catering. This includes developing innovative and seasonal menus that resonate with the client’s culture and preferences, maintaining rigorous food safety and sanitation standards, managing budgets and inventories, and cultivating robust vendor relationships. Your leadership will empower the culinary team to uphold high performance and professionalism in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. By closely partnering with the client, you will ensure that every dining experience exceeds expectations, creating a memorable and refined culinary atmosphere.

With compensation that is fair and equitable, the salary is based on key criteria like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes wellness and career advancement, including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Detailed benefits information is provided upon hire.

This role is ideal for culinary professionals with a proven success record in corporate dining and high volume, high-end culinary operations, particularly premium catering and executive events. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional client-facing skills, strong financial acumen with budget management and P&L awareness, and a passion for culinary innovation and seasonal menu development. You will be a leader who mentors, motivates, and develops culinary teams while ensuring operational efficiency and excellent service.