Executive Chef 2
Job Description
Role Overview
As an Executive Chef with Sodexo, you'll bring precision, passion, and leadership to multiple Corporate Services accounts across the Midwest in a dynamic, 100% travel role. As a Resource Executive Chef, you will support a variety of locations for up to 12 months, stepping in to assist sites experiencing high volume, leadership gaps, or operational challenges. You’ll lead from the front—actively cooking, mentoring teams, and driving immediate operational improvements. This role requires adaptability, strong culinary expertise, and the ability to quickly assess and elevate performance. You will play a critical role in stabilizing operations, enhancing food quality, and implementing best practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on chef who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys making a meaningful impact across multiple locations.
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.
What You'll Do
- Travel to various sites to provide hands-on culinary leadership and operational support
- Step into accounts to stabilize operations, especially during high volume or leadership vacancies
- Actively cook and support daily production while ensuring food quality and consistency
- Implement and reinforce SOPs, food safety standards, and operational best practices
- Support menu development, ordering, inventory management, and cost control initiatives
- Train and mentor teams to improve performance, efficiency, and overall execution
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
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in culinary or food service management
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience in high-volume food service environments
- Strong culinary skills with the ability to step in and lead hands-on in the kitchen
- Proven ability to adapt quickly and drive results in diverse and fast-paced settings
- Experience with labor management, food cost control, and inventory processes
- Willingness to travel 100% and support multiple locations with flexibility and professionalism
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.