Executive Chef 1

Sodexo; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Executive Chef to lead a new Indian Cuisine location in Palo Alto. This hands-on role emphasizes culinary excellence, teamwork, and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas to the menu while ensuring that all food is visually appealing and delicious. With a commitment to using local products and fostering a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the dining experience in a dynamic workplace. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and take your culinary career to the next level.

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 or culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the menu for a new Indian Cuisine location.
• Mentor culinary personnel and ensure food quality.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Food Presentation

Team Leadership

Knowledge of Multiple Cuisines

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

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Role Overview

The Good Eating Company is seeking a creative Executive Chef for our client in Palo Alto, California. The Executive Chef will oversee our brand new Indian Cuisine location, bringing fresh ideas while having the ability to own the menu.

This is a hands-on and culinary role that will focus on the continued growth of our business dining account. Our goal is to become the premier workplace hospitality brand in North America. We are obsessed with local products, culture, hospitality, great food and being best in class. We seek a strong culinary leader with a proven commitment to excellence, teamwork, and collaboration to help us achieve our vision.

What You'll Do

• Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
• Are 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
• Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
• 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 mentors 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

• 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.