Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in West Hartford, CT is seeking a senior culinary leader to standardize operations, mentor teams, develop innovative menus, and build client partnerships to elevate dining experiences. You’ll oversee resource allocation and performance decisions, with career progression tied to broader technical and leadership capabilities.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources; results come from the work of others and depend on influencing across the organization.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 1-3 years.
• Related Experience: 1-3 years.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge to ensure food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of streamlined culinary systems to boost consistency and operational success.
• Inspire and mentor a dedicated team, shaping future leaders and promoting professional growth.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure top-quality ingredients and cost-effective sourcing.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutritional standards.
• Cultivate relationships with clients through exceptional service and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu planning

HACCP

ServSafe

Team mentoring

Operations improvement

Proficiency with computer systems

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo in West Hartford, CT is seeking a senior culinary leader to standardize operations, mentor teams, develop innovative menus, and build client partnerships to elevate dining experiences. You’ll oversee resource allocation and performance decisions, with career progression tied to broader technical and leadership capabilities.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources; results come from the work of others and depend on influencing across the organization.