Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Lancaster seeks a culinary leader to standardize operations, develop teams, and craft menus meeting diverse client needs. You will partner with clients, manage people, set direction, and drive continuous improvement across your area.

You will also oversee procurement, maintain food safety standards, and mentor staff while making hiring and performance decisions to elevate dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise with leadership in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving professional development.
• Advanced menu planning and understanding of client preferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of streamlined culinary systems to boost consistency and operational success.
• Inspire and mentor a team, developing future leaders and promoting growth.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure quality ingredients and cost-effective sourcing.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client needs and nutrition standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentorship

Menu development

Food safety HACCP

Procurement

Operations systems

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo in Lancaster seeks a culinary leader to standardize operations, develop teams, and craft menus meeting diverse client needs. You will partner with clients, manage people, set direction, and drive continuous improvement across your area.

You will also oversee procurement, maintain food safety standards, and mentor staff while making hiring and performance decisions to elevate dining experiences.