Executive Chef 1

Sodexo Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Executive Chef, where you'll lead culinary excellence and create memorable dining experiences. This hands-on role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and mentor a passionate culinary team. You'll be responsible for ensuring food quality, presentation, and creativity, all while upholding the highest standards of service. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and thrive in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in culinary services.
• 1 year of functional experience in food services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and presentation meet high standards.
• Mentor culinary personnel and support innovation in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Presentation

Mentoring

Creativity in Recipe Development

Knowledge of Multiple Cuisines

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Executive Chef. As the Chef, you’ll be at the forefront of culinary excellence, curating upscale hospitality experiences that delight our discerning clientele. This is a hands-on role that will focus on supporting our growing culinary program with our client. We seek a strong culinary leader with a proven commitment to innovation, teamwork, and collaboration to help us achieve our vision. This position is a great step for a Sous Chef who is looking to advance their career.

What You'll Do

• Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
• Demonstrate strong all-round culinary ability and craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses, salads, sauce work, and pastry and baking
• Possess a strong knowledge of food and the ability to cook using multiple styles of cuisine
• Recognize and react to contemporary trends
• Utilize correct food terminology and cooking methods
• Constantly seek new recipes and ideas that will improve both the quality of food and service as a whole
• Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor 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, such as 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

• A positive “can do” attitude - commitment to our customers, clients, and colleagues
• Absolute pride in the quality of our food, service, and presentation
• A keen but respectful sense of humor, having fun at work

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience - 2 years. Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.