Area Executive Chef: Multi-Location Culinary Leader

Sodexo; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a senior culinary leader to drive excellence across multiple accounts. You’ll standardize operations, develop teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs while strengthening partnerships that elevate the dining experience.

You’ll oversee people management, set direction, and allocate resources. Performance reviews, compensation decisions, and hiring will be within your scope, with success measured by quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume environments.
• Leadership and management experience with team development.
• Advanced menu planning and staying current with culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multiple accounts.
• Standardize operations and develop team capabilities.
• Oversee procurement and cost-effective sourcing of ingredients.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutrition.
• Build strong client partnerships to elevate dining experiences.
• Drive culinary strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Food safety & HACCP

Budgeting & procurement

Client relationship management

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a senior culinary leader to drive excellence across multiple accounts. You’ll standardize operations, develop teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs while strengthening partnerships that elevate the dining experience.

You’ll oversee people management, set direction, and allocate resources. Performance reviews, compensation decisions, and hiring will be within your scope, with success measured by quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.