Executive Chef 2
About The Position
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced and innovative Executive Chef 2 to lead the culinary team at Acushnet a high‑profile corporate manufacturing dining account in Fairhaven, MA. This role is ideal for a culinary leader who thrives in a central production environment, embraces technology‑driven foodservice, and enjoys building strong client relationships. This account serves as a central kitchen and commissary, producing food for 1 main café (HQ), 3 satellite cafés within a 15‑mile radius, and full catering services. All food production is executed at the main location and distributed to the satellite cafés, offering the opportunity to lead a large‑scale, efficient, and quality‑driven operation.
Requirements
- Proven experience with central kitchen/commissary operations and food distribution to multiple locations
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
- Experience with menu planning, including multicultural and nutritional considerations
- Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and cost controls
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing hourly culinary teams
- Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
- Proficiency with technology platforms, including POS, inventory systems, and mobile/self‑check ordering tools (or ability to learn quickly)
- 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
- Lead and execute high‑volume commissary food production
- Develop and deliver creative, multicultural menus
- Conduct nutritional value analysis
- Oversee ordering, inventory control, and some unit financials
- Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation
- Manage and develop a team of 10 hourly employees
- Oversee catering services and special events
- Maintain strong client interaction and relationships
- Support and manage the rollout of self‑check/mobile ordering technology
- In the absence of the General Manager, provide leadership support to both Front‑of‑House and Back‑of‑House operations.
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
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
