Executive Chef 1

Sodexo Careers•Camden, NJ

10h

About The Position

Executive Chef 1 – Lead the Culinary Experience at American Water (Camden, NJ) Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an energetic, creative, and hands-on Executive Chef 1 to elevate the dining experience at American Water in Camden, NJ. If you’re passionate about fresh, innovative food—and you’re looking for a position that offers work–life balance with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule , minimal evenings, and no weekend work —this could be your next great career move. Why You’ll Love This Role Predictable daytime hours – rare evening events and zero weekends Creative influence – lead the culinary vision across multiple dining spaces Supportive culture – join a collaborative team within a global industry leader Innovation encouraged – shape menus, introduce new dishes, and drive fresh ideas for catering Career growth – tap into Sodexo’s expansive network of clients and opportunities Incentives Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and no weekends What You'll Do What You’ll Lead As our Executive Chef, you’ll be the heartbeat of our culinary program, responsible for: Culinary Leadership Designing innovative menus for breakfast, lunch, and catering Leading food production with approximately 80% hands-on involvement Operational Excellence Managing ordering, purchasing, and inventory Ensuring proper food & labor cost control Maintaining the highest standards in safety, sanitation, and compliance Team Development Leading a team of 3–5 talented culinary professionals Coaching, mentoring, and fostering a positive, respectful kitchen culture Setting standards for consistency, quality, and accountability 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 Strong background in food and labor cost management Experience with ordering, purchasing, and inventory systems Ability to read and analyze sales data, adjust menus, and streamline production Comfort with culinary management platforms and POS reporting tools Proven leadership skills with a passion for team development Excellent written and verbal communication Expertise in HACCP , ServSafe , and local health regulations Commitment to maintaining an organized, safe, and compliant workplace 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 – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Requirements

Strong background in food and labor cost management
Experience with ordering, purchasing, and inventory systems
Ability to read and analyze sales data, adjust menus, and streamline production
Comfort with culinary management platforms and POS reporting tools
Proven leadership skills with a passion for team development
Excellent written and verbal communication
Expertise in HACCP , ServSafe , and local health regulations
Commitment to maintaining an organized, safe, and compliant workplace
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.