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Lead the Future of Workplace Dining

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef who is ready to elevate workplace dining across a diverse portfolio of client locations. In this highimpact leadership role, you will serve as the culinary heartbeat of the district-shaping experiences, inspiring teams, and redefining what corporate food service can be. This position matters because you will elevate our culinary identity, strengthen client partnerships through exceptional hospitality, and develop the next generation of culinary leaders. Your work will directly influence how thousands of guests experience food every day, transforming workplace dining into something memorable, modern, and meaningful.

Why This Role Matters

• Elevate culinary identity across a multiunit portfolio through innovation, consistency, and high standards
• Inspire and mentor culinary teams to deliver exceptional food and hospitality every day
• Strengthen client relationships through partnership, communication, and service excellence
• Drive operational performance including food cost management, safety compliance, and quality assurance
• Shape the future of workplace dining through trendforward menus and sustainable practices
• Develop the next generation of culinary leaders through coaching, training, and handson leadership

• Culinary operations across multiple cafes, catering programs, and workplace dining environments
• Menu engineering that reflects seasonality, global flavors, and evolving food trends
• Sustainable sourcing initiatives aligned with Sodexo and client goals
• Team development for chefs, supervisors, and frontline culinary staff
• Operational excellence including food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Culinary innovation that enhances the guest experience and differentiates Sodexo's offerings

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Culinary leadership expertise with a proven ability to guide multiunit teams and elevate food standards across diverse operations
• Innovation in menu development with a passion for seasonality, global flavors, and trendforward culinary concepts
• Operational discipline including strong food cost management, safety compliance, and quality assurance
• Team development skills with experience mentoring chefs, building talent pipelines, and fostering a culture of excellence
• Client partnership strength with the ability to collaborate, communicate, and influence at all organizational levels
• Strategic mindset that balances creativity with business acumen to drive performance and enhance the guest experience

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years