Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo•San Jose, CA

35d

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 experienceMinimum
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.