Job Description

Role Overview

As the Catering and Cafe Executive Chef in Sodexo's Corporate Services you'll be at the forefront of culinary excellence, curating upscale hospitality experiences that delight our discerning clientele. Your responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team of talented cooks, and consistently delivering premium culinary offerings that elevate our brand. The Executive Chef will overseeing a corporate cafe with breakfast and lunch operations Monday - Friday. Your expertise will guide daily meal preparation, and your ability to multitask will ensure smooth operations. We're looking for a hands-on, customer-focused leader who excels in a fast-paced environment, with prior catering culinary experience, supervisory skills, and a commitment to excellence, you will drive the highest level of service and culinary innovation.

Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.

What You'll Do

• Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
• Be strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
• Have a strong knowledge of food and able to cook using multiple styles of cuisine Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
• Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and service as a whole
• Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor’s culinary personnel

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Catering Experience: being able to exercise culinary creativity in catering
• Culinary Leadership: Spearhead premium culinary initiatives, ensuring the highest quality in all culinary offerings
• Menu Development: Craft innovative and enticing menus, considering dietary preferences and trends
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with culinary and service teams to maintain a seamless and exceptional hospitality experience

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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