Executive Chef Lead — Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a strong culinary leader to drive standardization, mentor a growing team, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs. You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, influencing outcomes across the organization to elevate dining experiences.

Qualifications include extensive culinary expertise in fast-paced kitchens, ServSafe, HACCP knowledge, and 1–3 years in management. Compensation reflects a leadership role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education requirement as stated: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 1-3 years.
• Related Experience: 1-3 years.
• Proven leadership in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and standardize processes across the unit.
• Develop and mentor team members; drive professional growth.
• Oversee procurement and sourcing to ensure quality ingredients and cost control.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client needs and nutrition standards.
• Build strong client partnerships and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Operations systems

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certification

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a strong culinary leader to drive standardization, mentor a growing team, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs. You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, influencing outcomes across the organization to elevate dining experiences.

Qualifications include extensive culinary expertise in fast-paced kitchens, ServSafe, HACCP knowledge, and 1–3 years in management. Compensation reflects a leadership role with competitive benefits.