Executive Chef 2
About The Position
Executive Chef 2 – Lead Culinary Innovator at ADP Norfolk, VA 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 . What You'll Do As the Executive Chef 2 , you’ll be the on-site culinary leader responsible for: Ready to reset your career and enjoy better work-life balance? Apply today and join a team where your creativity and leadership will shine! 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 .
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
- M-F 6am to 3pm schedule, some evenings and no weekends
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
