Multi-Unit Executive Chef: Lead, Innovate & Scale

Sodexo; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a high-impact culinary leader to shape operations across large or multi-unit environments. You will drive innovation in menu creation, coach and develop top-tier talent, and elevate standards through hands-on training and strategic support.

You will manage people, set direction, deploy resources, and influence decisions to achieve results across the organization. This role emphasizes business and people leadership within a dynamic catering and facilities management context.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage people, set direction and deploy resources across multi-unit environments.
• Coach and develop culinary teams and mentor staff.
• Lead menu development, plate costing and culinary production.
• Represent the brand in client-facing presentations and launches.
• Drive efficiency, workflow improvements and use culinary management systems.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Plate costing

Recipe development

Leadership

FMS systems

Staff coaching

Food safety

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification

HACCP knowledge

Tools

FMS

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a high-impact culinary leader to shape operations across large or multi-unit environments. You will drive innovation in menu creation, coach and develop top-tier talent, and elevate standards through hands-on training and strategic support.

You will manage people, set direction, deploy resources, and influence decisions to achieve results across the organization. This role emphasizes business and people leadership within a dynamic catering and facilities management context.