Executive Chef II — Culinary Ops & Menu Innovation

Sodexo; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across retail and catering, standardizing processes and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee menu development, procurement, and client relations while driving continuous improvement and high performance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic thinking, and adherence to food safety standards in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Advanced menu planning abilities and culinary trend knowledge.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Proficiency in computer systems to streamline operations.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources.
• Lead the standardization of operations and drive continuous improvement across the area.
• Develop and mentor teams, evaluate performance and support professional growth.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutrition standards.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Menu planning

HACCP

ServSafe

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across retail and catering, standardizing processes and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee menu development, procurement, and client relations while driving continuous improvement and high performance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic thinking, and adherence to food safety standards in a high-volume environment.