Executive Chef Lead - Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Red Bank, NJ seeks a culinary operations leader to standardize processes, mentor teams, and design menus that meet client needs and nutrition standards.

You will manage people, set direction, allocate resources, and influence executive partners to drive continuous improvement. This role emphasizes high-volume, high-quality dining, performance reviews, and strategic culinary initiatives across the accountable area.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 1–3 years.
• Related Experience: 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization of culinary operations and drive menu innovation.
• Mentor and develop kitchen teams, oversee procurement and cost controls.
• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; influence cross-functional partners.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Operations optimization

Problem solving

ServSafe certification

HACCP knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

Sodexo in Red Bank, NJ seeks a culinary operations leader to standardize processes, mentor teams, and design menus that meet client needs and nutrition standards.

You will manage people, set direction, allocate resources, and influence executive partners to drive continuous improvement. This role emphasizes high-volume, high-quality dining, performance reviews, and strategic culinary initiatives across the accountable area.