Executive Chef 3

Sodexo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 in Columbus, Ohio, to create culinary experiences at a high-profile corporate site. This hands-on role focuses on menu planning, team leadership, and managing a robust catering operation, while upholding culinary excellence and innovation.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years management experience in food services.
• Minimum 3 years functional experience in culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and ordering.
• Inventory management and hands-on cooking.
• Leading a team of Executive Chefs and culinary staff.

Skills

Strong culinary background

Creativity and Innovation

Knowledge of multiple cuisines

Strong financial acumen

Ability to cultivate and motivate culinary staff

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Able to shift priorities when needed

Eye for high end restaurant quality food

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Role Overview

In places where people care about food, we create culinary experiences worth discovering and sharing. We bring the food people love to the places they work, making corporate dining simply delicious.

Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for an Executive Chef 3 to join our team at one of our high profile accounts in Columbus Ohio. The current food landscape consists of 1 corporate cafe that serves Breakfast and Lunch, 4 Micro-Markets and a Robust Catering Operation. The Executive Chef 3 will elevate the food offering, be at the forefront of culinary excellence, curating upscale hospitality experiences that delight our clientele. This is a hands-on, innovative role that will focus on high quality food and growing the culinary program with our client.

Incentives

Predominately a M-F schedule with some evenings and 1 to 2 weekends a year

What You'll Do

• Menu planning
• Ordering
• Inventory
• Hands on about 50% of the time
• Interaction with the Client
• Leading and developing a team of 2 other Executive Chefs and up to 30 hourly employees
• Catering production

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

• Strong culinary background
• Creativity and Innovation
• Knowledge of multiple cuisines
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to cultivate and motivate the culinary staff
• Strong communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Able to shift priorities when needed
• Eye for high end restaurant quality food

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.