Executive Chef Leader: Innovative Menus & Team Growth

Sodexo; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement / Career growth

Job summary

Sodexo in Riverside, CA seeks a culinary leader to standardize operations, elevate dining experiences, and mentor a growing team across high-volume environments.

You will design innovative menus aligned with client preferences and nutrition standards, oversee procurement and cost control, ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, and build strong partnerships to continuously improve service and results for our clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• Proven leadership & mentoring experience.
• Advanced menu planning with trends and client preferences.
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented; proficient with computer systems.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of streamlined culinary systems for consistency.
• Inspire and mentor a team and future leaders.
• Oversee procurement and cost-effective sourcing.
• Design menus balancing creativity, client preferences, and nutrition.
• Build partnerships with clients to elevate dining experiences.
• Shape culinary strategy and drive ongoing improvements.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu design

Procurement

Operations systems

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo in Riverside, CA seeks a culinary leader to standardize operations, elevate dining experiences, and mentor a growing team across high-volume environments.

You will design innovative menus aligned with client preferences and nutrition standards, oversee procurement and cost control, ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, and build strong partnerships to continuously improve service and results for our clients.