Regional Executive Chef - K-12 School Nutrition Leader

Sodexo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo seeks an Area Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for K-12 schools across the West Region. Based in Oregon, Washington, or Northern California, you will mentor teams, drive menu innovation, and optimize operations with a strong focus on food safety and cost control.

You will collaborate with district leaders to elevate menus, support culinary staff, and share best practices across multiple accounts, travel across the region, and influence student dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Extensive culinary leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit operations.
• Strong knowledge of USDA school nutrition requirements and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations at scale across diverse teams and high-volume accounts.
• Develop innovative menus and recipes with hands-on production.
• Coach and develop culinary talent across multiple locations.
• Strengthen cost control, inventory management, and kitchen efficiency.
• Represent the brand in client-facing engagements and program launches.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food cost management

Team coaching

USDA programs

ServSafe

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS systems

Job description

Sodexo seeks an Area Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for K-12 schools across the West Region. Based in Oregon, Washington, or Northern California, you will mentor teams, drive menu innovation, and optimize operations with a strong focus on food safety and cost control.

You will collaborate with district leaders to elevate menus, support culinary staff, and share best practices across multiple accounts, travel across the region, and influence student dining experiences.