Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welln

401(k) Plan with Matching Contri

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a culinary leader in San Diego to standardize operations, mentor a growing team, and craft innovative menus for diverse clients. You will drive procurement, ensure food safety, and build strong client partnerships while shaping culinary strategy and continuous improvement in your area.

With 1–3 years of management experience and a relevant degree, you will oversee performance reviews, hiring decisions, and resource deployment to achieve consistency and excellence across

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 1-3 years.
• Related experience: 1-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization of culinary operations and processes.
• Foster team development and mentor staff for growth.
• Design menus meeting client needs and nutritional standards.
• Build strong partnerships with clients to elevate dining experiences.
• Oversee hiring decisions and employee performance for your area.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Team mentoring

Procurement

HACCP knowledge

Computer systems

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a culinary leader in San Diego to standardize operations, mentor a growing team, and craft innovative menus for diverse clients. You will drive procurement, ensure food safety, and build strong client partnerships while shaping culinary strategy and continuous improvement in your area.

With 1–3 years of management experience and a relevant degree, you will oversee performance reviews, hiring decisions, and resource deployment to achieve consistency and excellence across