Executive Chef 3

Role Overview Executive Chef 3 u2013 Corporate Dining & Culinary Innovation Location: Lawrence Township, NJ Company: Sodexo Corporate Services Total Managed Volume: ~$2M Bring Your Culinary Vision to a Premier Corporate Account Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a talented and inspiring Executive Chef 3 to lead the culinary program at one of our _highu2011profile flagship accounts_ in Lawrence Township, NJ . This is an exceptional opportunity for a handsu2011on, creative chef who thrives in a dynamic environment where quality, service, and innovation take center stage. About the Operation This multifaceted dining program includes: Cafu00e9 & Retail Dining Open 7:30 AM u2013 1:30 PM , featuring: + Houseu2011made soups + Fresh sushi + Deli station + Grill + Chefu2019s Kitchen + Hearth/pizza + Salad bar + Starbucks retail location Daycare Dining Program + Serving approximately 90 children , with increased volume during summer camps. Catering Program + 70% dayu2011tou2011day catering , 30% special events + Events include township functions, VIP engagements, afteru2011hours receptions (typically ending by 6 PM) + Wide variety of menus and service styles, offering significant room for creativity Incentives M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, and rare evenings What You'll Do What Youu2019ll Lead As the Executive Chef, you will be the culinary heartbeat of the operation. You will: Culinary & Operational Leadership + Serve as the lead chef across culianry operation + Oversee a culinary team of 24 cooks and contribute to leadership of a total team of 30 hourly employees + Collaborate with 3 salaried managers : General Manager, Operations Manager, Catering Manager Culinary Excellence & Innovation + Create and refine menus within a 4u2011week cycle + Bring forward fresh ideas, seasonal offerings, and elevated presentations + Drive culinary innovation across cafu00e9, catering, and daycare programs Handsu2011On Execution + Be on hands on ~80% of the time + Lead catering production, tastings, and special event execution + Ensure consistency, flavor excellence, and top-tier food quality Business & Client Partnership + Manage ordering, inventory, and food cost + Partner with the GM on labor strategy + Meet with the client weekly to maintain strong communication and alignment 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 We are seeking a chef who brings both culinary expertise _and_ strong leadership qualities, including: + Excellent communication and deadline management + Solid understanding of menu development and costing + Ability to mentor, develop, and engage staff + Passion for innovation, creativity, and elevating the guest experience + Strong collaboration across culinary, catering, and leadership teams 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 youu2019re 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 completethis form (. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Bacheloru2019s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 3 years Minimum Functional Experience - 3 yearswork experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Location _US-NJ-LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP_ System ID _986853_ Category _Culinary_ Employment Status _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ Posted Range _$74290 to $96140_ Company : Segment Desc _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_ _On-Site_

Created: 2026-03-07