Executive Chef, Cantonese Innovation & R&D

Sodexo Careers•Hoboken, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

You are inspired by great ingredients and creative cooking. At Sodexo, we bring these together for culinary innovation. Sodexo is seeking a highly skilled Research & Development Cantonese Area Executive Chef to lead culinary innovation focused on authentic and modern Cantonese cuisine for a corporate services client in the New Jersey/New York tri-state area. This role is responsible for developing new menu concepts, refining existing recipes, and supporting multi-location culinary operations with consistent, high-quality Cantonese dishes. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in traditional Cantonese cooking techniques, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for innovation in a fast-paced culinary environment. This is a Remote position; however, candidates MUST reside in or near the New Jersey/New York area. Travel is required, with up to 50% expected. As an Asian Market Chinese Specialist Chef, you will support, from a culinary perspective, the Asian Markets Squad by assisting in the delivery of critical customer presentations and new menu ideations.

Requirements

Bilingual in Cantonese and English, with the ability to communicate culinary and commercial concepts clearly in both languages
3+ years culinary experience in the Foodservice Industry (Corporate or Kitchen)
3+ years working in Chinese kitchens in the US/Canada, specializing in Cantonese and Szechuan Cuisine
Solution selling mindset with a creative ability to solve customer needs
Ability to collaborate with sales teams to both hunt and farm for business in the market
Understanding the distribution network of these restaurants
Excellent communication and follow up skills throughout the layers of Unilever organization
Accountability to deliver KPIs, Goals as a team
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Nice To Haves

Experience selling branded food categories a plus

Responsibilities

Provide culinary leadership and expertise as an Asian Market Chinese Specialist Chef in support of the Asian Markets Squad
Support critical customer presentations and lead new menu ideation from a culinary perspective
Act as a savory subject matter expert, with a strong focus on scratch cooking and flavor development
Lead culinary content development for assigned North American projects in collaboration with chef peers and the Head Chef
Accelerate Savory/Scratch Cooking growth initiatives that enhance the value of UFS brands for both existing and prospective customers
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, CD Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align resources and support zone priorities
Translate selling stories, packaging, and recipes between Cantonese and English with accuracy and cultural relevance
Interpret and convert metric and imperial measurements for recipes and culinary materials