Executive Chef 2
About The Position
Executive Chef 2 – Lead Culinary Innovator at ADP Norfolk, VA Salary: $65,000–$70,000 | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM (No weekends!) Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a passionate an innovative Executive Chef 2 to lead our culinary team at ADP Norfolk, VA. If you’re looking for a role that offers work-life balance, room for innovation, and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you! About the Operation Café Hours: Breakfast (8 AM–10 AM) | Lunch (11 AM–2 PM) Stations: Deli, Grill, Comfort, Entrée, Pizza, Salad Bar ADP employees Remote Days: Mondays & Fridays (limited stations open on these days) Special Events: 20% of your time will be dedicated to fun, engaging events like Valentine’s Day celebrations and seasonal festivals. Why Join Us? Quality of Life: Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with evenings only as needed and no weekends. Creative Freedom: Bring your culinary vision to life through exciting café promotions and special events like seasonal festivals and themed celebrations. Leadership Role: Be the driving force behind a dynamic food operation that includes a café with five stations, Starbucks, a Micro-Market, and catering services.
Requirements
- A culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for innovation.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values recipe consistency.
- Tech-savvy and detail-oriented with a love for both food and organization.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Menu Innovation & Planning: Design menus that delight and inspire.
- Catering Excellence: Oversee catering production with an annual catering volume of 55K to 65K in catering business
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 4 cooks and 2 prep cooks.
- Operational Oversight: Handle ordering, inventory, and recipe adherence.
- Hands-On Creativity: Spend 60% of your time in the kitchen and 40% on administrative tasks (tech-savvy skills are a plus!).
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
