Executive Chef: Multi-Unit Culinary Leader & Menu Innovator

Sodexo; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Seattle is seeking a high‑impact culinary leader to drive operations across large, multi‑unit accounts. You’ll shape menus, coach top talent, and elevate standards through hands‑on training and strategic support.

You’ll collaborate with clients to deliver consistent quality and drive client satisfaction. You’ll manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, focusing on plate costing, inventory control, culinary systems (FMS), and robust food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 5 years of management experience in culinary leadership.
• Related experience in high-volume or multi-unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations at scale across large or multi-unit environments.
• Drive menu invention, recipe development, and culinary production.
• Coach and develop top-tier talent and oversee training and standards.
• Manage plate costing and inventory control to optimize profitability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Plate costing

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

ServSafe certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

FMS systems

Job description

Sodexo in Seattle is seeking a high‑impact culinary leader to drive operations across large, multi‑unit accounts. You’ll shape menus, coach top talent, and elevate standards through hands‑on training and strategic support.

You’ll collaborate with clients to deliver consistent quality and drive client satisfaction. You’ll manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, focusing on plate costing, inventory control, culinary systems (FMS), and robust food safety practices.