Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo Careers • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

As an Executive Sous Chef , you’ll be the heartbeat of the kitchen—hands-on, accessible, and setting the tone for culinary excellence. This role is about leading with presence, inspiring your team, and ensuring every plate reflects our passion for scratch cooking, fresh ingredients, and best-in-class hospitality. We’re seeking a kitchen leader with a proven commitment to innovation, teamwork, and collaboration—someone who can inspire excellence and elevate workplace dining into something extraordinary. This position is the perfect next step for a Sous Chef ready to advance their career and make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Proven experience in culinary leadership, ideally as a Sous Chef or similar role
• Passion for scratch cooking, local sourcing, and culinary innovation
• Strong mentoring skills to inspire and elevate your team
• Operational expertise in food safety, compliance, and kitchen management
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen : Be hands-on during service, guiding the team and ensuring flawless execution.
• Deliver Last-Mile Cooking : Elevate dishes with precision and creativity, ensuring every detail delights.
• Inspire & Mentor Staff : Train, coach, and grow the culinary team, upholding the highest standards of quality, presentation, and safety.
• Collaborate with Clients : Partner directly with clients to deliver seamless catering experiences and build trusted relationships.
• Ensure Safety & Standards : Oversee daily production with a focus on food safety, sanitation, and consistent excellence.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees