Executive Chef - Multi-Unit, Asian Fusion Menu Innovator

Sodexo; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Matching

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a high-impact culinary leader to shape operations across large and multi-unit environments, driving menu innovation and hands-on training.

You will mentor teams, oversee plate costing, inventory control, and use of culinary management systems while upholding the highest food safety standards; a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary management experience in high-volume or multi-unit operations.
• Deep expertise in menu planning, plate costing, and recipe development.
• Technical skills in culinary systems (e.g., FMS) with strong organization.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations at scale across multi-unit accounts.
• Develop menus and recipes with hands-on kitchen leadership.
• Coach and develop culinary talent; mentor teams and train staff.
• Drive cost control, inventory management, and system usage.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Plate costing

Recipe development

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS

Job description

Sodexo in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a high-impact culinary leader to shape operations across large and multi-unit environments, driving menu innovation and hands-on training.

You will mentor teams, oversee plate costing, inventory control, and use of culinary management systems while upholding the highest food safety standards; a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required.