Executive Chef: Lead Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Procurement oversight

Menu design

Innovation

Client relations

Culinary strategy

Mentorship

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a culinary leader to drive excellence across kitchen operations, menu planning, and safety compliance while managing budgets and a culinary team. You will standardize systems, mentor staff, and foster partnerships that elevate client satisfaction.

In this role you’ll oversee procurement, develop innovative menus, and champion quality and cost control in a high-volume environment, delivering outstanding dining experiences for diverse clients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead standardized culinary operations and menus.
• Mentor and develop team leaders.
• Partner with clients to elevate dining experiences.
• Oversee procurement and cost-effective sourcing.
• Drive quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Team mentorship

Food safety HACCP

Operations efficiency

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo seeks a culinary leader to drive excellence across kitchen operations, menu planning, and safety compliance while managing budgets and a culinary team. You will standardize systems, mentor staff, and foster partnerships that elevate client satisfaction.

In this role you’ll oversee procurement, develop innovative menus, and champion quality and cost control in a high-volume environment, delivering outstanding dining experiences for diverse clients.