Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement / Career growth

Job summary

Sodexo Irvine is seeking a senior culinary leader to standardize operations, mentor a growing team, and craft innovative menus for diverse client needs. You’ll drive procurement, cost controls, and continuous improvement, partnering with clients to elevate dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring extensive high-volume kitchen experience, ServSafe certification, and a track record of leadership and development in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 1–3 years.
• Related Experience: 1–3 years.
• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge for safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of streamlined culinary systems to boost consistency and operational success.
• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; conduct performance evaluations and pay reviews.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure top-quality ingredients and cost-effective sourcing.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutritional standards.
• Cultivate client relationships and drive culinary strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Operations management

Procurement

HACCP compliance

ServSafe

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sodexo Irvine is seeking a senior culinary leader to standardize operations, mentor a growing team, and craft innovative menus for diverse client needs. You’ll drive procurement, cost controls, and continuous improvement, partnering with clients to elevate dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring extensive high-volume kitchen experience, ServSafe certification, and a track record of leadership and development in fast-paced environments.