Executive Chef 3 at Sodexo San Jose, CA

Role Overview As the Executive Chef with The Good Eating Company, you will be at the forefront of culinary excellence, curating upscale hospitality experiences that delight our discerning clientele. You will oversee our production kitchen and re‑therm kitchen operations, ensuring the seamless delivery of high‑quality meals for our corporate services clients, servicing 300‑500 employees Monday – Friday. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and the ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently. Experience with off‑site catering would be helpful. What You’ll Do Be innovative every day. Have an eye for high‑end restaurant, artisan quality food. Bring a strong focus on customer service with great communication skills. Manage all culinary operations. What We Offer 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, such as 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 What You Bring Culinary experience in off‑site catering events. Financial acumen, experience managing budgets. Experience training and directing a talented and diverse staff. Innovation and ability to manage culinary cost. Culinary focus on tech and mentorship of staff. Superior customer relations skills. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience – 3 years. Minimum Functional Experience – 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Location San José, CA (US-CA-SAN JOSE) EEO Statement Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr