Executive Chef 1: Lead High-Volume Event Kitchen

Yakima Convention Center; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Sodexo Live! in Yakima, WA, seeks an Executive Chef 1 to oversee all culinary operations at the Yakima Convention & Event Center.

You will lead a hands-on kitchen, set standards for food quality, safety, and guest experiences, and collaborate with the General Manager and culinary leaders to deliver exceptional menus. This role suits a strong leader with experience in high-volume hospitality, menu development, cost control, and staff coaching, committed to operational excellence and upscale event

Qualifications

• Experience as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in high-volume or premium settings.
• Experience in menu development, cost control, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to adapt to guest preferences and emerging trends.
• Strong plating and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety.
• Leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production across event spaces.
• Supervise sous chefs and line cooks; foster collaboration.
• Execute seasonal and client-driven menus; ensure consistency.
• Maintain compliance with culinary standards including safety and sanitation.
• Monitor inventory; assist with ordering and cost control.
• Participate in training programs on techniques and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Culinary degree

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sodexo Live! in Yakima, WA, seeks an Executive Chef 1 to oversee all culinary operations at the Yakima Convention & Event Center.

You will lead a hands-on kitchen, set standards for food quality, safety, and guest experiences, and collaborate with the General Manager and culinary leaders to deliver exceptional menus. This role suits a strong leader with experience in high-volume hospitality, menu development, cost control, and staff coaching, committed to operational excellence and upscale event