Sodexo Corporate Services | City of Industry, California
Join a team that loves what they do — where culinary passion meets purpose.
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations at a prestigious client site. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary leader who thrives in a high-end, fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences.
As our Executive Chef, you’ll be the creative force behind our culinary excellence. You’ll lead a talented team, craft innovative menus, and ensure every dish reflects the highest standards of quality and presentation
What You'll Do Culinary Leadership: Inspire and manage a team of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.Menu Innovation: Design seasonal, trend-forward menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs.Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to tailor culinary offerings for events, meetings, and daily service.Operational Excellence: Oversee kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory, food safety, and cost control.Training & Development: Mentor and train staff to uphold Sodexo’s standards of quality, safety, and hospitality. What We OfferCompensation 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring A hands-on leader with strong culinary and organizational skills.Expertise in a variety of cuisines and cooking techniques.A passion for food presentation and flavor innovation.Experience in catering.Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Who We AreAt 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 & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.