Executive Chef — High-Volume, Asian-Flavor Leader

Sodexo; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a culinary leader to shape high-volume executive dining operations. You will lead lunch buffets, drive menu innovation, and coach top-tier talent across multi-unit accounts.

Responsibilities include managing people, setting direction, and optimizing resources. You will influence outcomes through hands-on training, plate costing, inventory control, and culinary systems like FMS. ServSafe and HACCP knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years management experience.
• 3 years related experience in large-scale culinary operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations at scale across multi‑unit accounts.
• Drive menu development, recipe creation, and culinary innovation.
• Coach and develop top-tier culinary talent and maintain standards.
• Oversee plate costing, inventory control, and use of culinary systems.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Plate costing

Training & coaching

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS

Job description

Sodexo in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a culinary leader to shape high-volume executive dining operations. You will lead lunch buffets, drive menu innovation, and coach top-tier talent across multi-unit accounts.

Responsibilities include managing people, setting direction, and optimizing resources. You will influence outcomes through hands-on training, plate costing, inventory control, and culinary systems like FMS. ServSafe and HACCP knowledge required.