Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Irvine, CA seeks a culinary leader to drive standardization, develop teams, and craft menus that meet diverse client needs.

You will manage people, set direction, oversee sourcing, and collaborate with clients to elevate dining experiences, ensuring food safety compliance and operational excellence.

This role offers growth opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years management experience in related food service.
• Certifications: ServSafe and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations in high-volume kitchen.
• Oversee procurement and ingredient sourcing.
• Design menus balancing creativity and client needs.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality standards.
• Develop and mentor kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Procurement & sourcing

Food safety

Budgeting & cost control

Operational excellence

Vendor relations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

POS systems

Job description

Sodexo in Irvine, CA seeks a culinary leader to drive standardization, develop teams, and craft menus that meet diverse client needs.

You will manage people, set direction, oversee sourcing, and collaborate with clients to elevate dining experiences, ensuring food safety compliance and operational excellence.

This role offers growth opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package aligned with industry standards.