Lead Executive Chef - High-Volume Corporate Dining

Sodexo; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welln

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Executive Chef 4 to lead a high-volume corporate dining operation, featuring an employee café, executive dining, and premier catering services. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic menu development and talent coaching.

You will oversee cost control, standards, and safety, mentor culinary teams across multiple locations, and drive innovation while maintaining Sodexo's service excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of management experience required.
• 3 years of related culinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across high-volume, multi-unit environments.
• Coach and develop top-tier culinary talent; hands-on training and mentorship.
• Drive menu development, plate costing, inventory control, and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Plate costing

Recipe development

Culinary systems

Organization

Problem solving

ServSafe/HACCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS (Food Management System)

Job description

Sodexo in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Executive Chef 4 to lead a high-volume corporate dining operation, featuring an employee café, executive dining, and premier catering services. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic menu development and talent coaching.

You will oversee cost control, standards, and safety, mentor culinary teams across multiple locations, and drive innovation while maintaining Sodexo's service excellence and client satisfaction.