Job Description

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As an Executive Chef at Sodexo, you’ll lead culinary operations for the Sales and Design Center at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA, serving VIP clients purchasing million-dollar aircrafts. Your expertise in high-end catering will shine as you prepare, plate, and serve breakfast and lunch for distinguished guests. With a strong, hands-on approach to scratch catering, you’ll provide exceptional dining experiences while leading your team with passion and precision. Join Sodexo, where your culinary leadership makes a daily impact, and you thrive in a role that values excellence, innovation, and dedication to service.

Corporate Services

Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.


Incentives
This position offers Monday through Friday schedule!

What You'll Do
  • Lead a high-level catering culinary team, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support as needed.
  • Develop and execute scratch-cooked menus that meet contract requirements and food cost targets.
  • Bring artistic culinary flair to impress top-tier clients, while driving innovation and creativity in the kitchen.
  • Stay ahead of culinary trends, ensuring menus are fresh, on-trend, and competitive with industry standards.
  • Create sustainable, health-focused menus that align with current dietary trends and client preferences.
  • Mentor and inspire kitchen staff, elevating their skills and ensuring high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

What We Offer

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.


What You Bring
  • An Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Have a strong culinary background and stay current with new culinary trends.
  • Possess excellent leadership and communication skills, maintaining high culinary standards.
  • Demonstrate strong coaching and employee development skills.
  • Thrive in a dynamic environment, driving creativity and excellence in the kitchen.

Who We Are

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.


Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Application Instructions

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