Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Innovation & Ops

Sodexo; New London (NH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sodexo in New London, New Hampshire, is seeking a leader to drive culinary excellence in a high-volume kitchen. You’ll standardize operations, mentor a dedicated team, and design menus that meet client needs while upholding safety and nutrition standards.

Join a culture that emphasizes collaboration, growth, and delivering exceptional dining experiences for clients and employees alike.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1–3 years of management experience in food service.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge required.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced culinary environments.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization of culinary operations to boost consistency.
• Develop and mentor kitchen teams; hire and review staff.
• Oversee procurement to ensure top-quality ingredients and cost control.
• Design menus balancing creativity, client preferences, and nutrition.
• Build strong client partnerships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team mentorship

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety HACCP

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo in New London, New Hampshire, is seeking a leader to drive culinary excellence in a high-volume kitchen. You’ll standardize operations, mentor a dedicated team, and design menus that meet client needs while upholding safety and nutrition standards.

Join a culture that emphasizes collaboration, growth, and delivering exceptional dining experiences for clients and employees alike.