Executive Chef: Culinary Visionary & Team Leader

Sodexo Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Boston is seeking a culinary leader to standardize operations, develop teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; mentor staff, oversee procurement, and build strong client partnerships to advance culinary strategy and continuous improvement across your area.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving professional development.
• Strong menu planning skills and knowledge of current trends and client preferences.
• Knowledge of HACCP and ServSafe to ensure food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization of culinary operations and drive consistency across teams.
• Inspire and mentor a dedicated team and develop future leaders.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure quality ingredients and cost efficiency.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutrition standards.
• Build strong client partnerships through exceptional service and collaboration.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Menu planning

Organization & operations

Problem solving

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certification

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo Group in Boston is seeking a culinary leader to standardize operations, develop teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; mentor staff, oversee procurement, and build strong client partnerships to advance culinary strategy and continuous improvement across your area.