Executive Chef 2

Sodexo; Village of Bronxville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is looking for an Executive Chef 2 to oversee culinary operations at NYP Westchester in Bronxville, NY. This role is crucial for managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and leading staff towards delivering superior food service on a Monday to Friday schedule. Candidates should possess a strong leadership background in culinary services, ideally with experience in high-end environments and a focus on operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or in a high-volume culinary leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of union environments and experience managing union employees.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-end food quality.
• Supervise and manage unionized kitchen and food service staff.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to maintain budgetary targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Financial Acumen

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to lead the culinary operations at NYP Westchester in Bronxville, NY.

This dynamic role is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high-end food quality, and managing both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) teams. The Executive Chef 2 will report to the Client Executive and supervise approximately 15 union food service employees, including cooks, cashiers, and food service workers. This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, with no weekend service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional looking to lead a high-end operation with a focus on quality, efficiency, and team management. If you have the experience and passion for delivering top-tier food service, we invite you to apply!

What You'll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, presentation, and service quality.

• Ensure high-end retail food service that meets client expectations.

• Supervise and manage unionized kitchen and food service staff, fostering a productive work environment.

• Serve as a backup for the Retail Manager when needed, overseeing cash handling, customer service, and overall retail operations.

• Open and manage kitchen operations, ensuring all processes run smoothly from startup.

• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Collaborate with the client and Sodexo leadership to ensure culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to maintain budgetary targets.

• Train and develop staff to enhance service standards and operational efficiency.

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

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or in a high-volume culinary leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of union environments and experience managing union employees.

• Experience in high-end retail food service is highly preferred.

• Strong financial acumen, including experience with cash handling and cost controls.

• Ability to oversee both FOH and BOH operations and step in as Retail Manager when required.

• Knowledge of kitchen startup and operational openings is a plus.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

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 - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.