Catering Executive Chef 2

Catering Executive Chef

Synchrony Headquarters | Stamford, CT Sodexo Corporate Services

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a talented, adaptable, and innovative Catering Executive Chef to join our team at the prestigious Synchrony Headquarters in Stamford, CT. This is a unique opportunity for a culinary professional who excels in both high-volume catering and elevated, personalized dining experiences.

What Makes This Role Exciting

This is far from a traditional catering role. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work across a wide spectrum of culinary experiences from bulk catering to refined, plated dining
• Showcase your talent through interactive cooking classes and demonstrations
• Bring creativity and innovation to a high-visibility corporate environment
• Make a direct impact on executive-level client experiences

Incentives

Standard hours: 10:00 AM 8:00 PM Flexibility required for occasional evenings and rare weekends

What You'll Do

As the Catering Executive Chef, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef (EC3) to deliver exceptional culinary experiences across a diverse portfolio of events. This role offers variety, visibility, and the opportunity to showcase your creativity every day.

This position will revolve around:

• High-volume catering operations
• Private events (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Executive client events and board-level dining
• Cooking classes and culinary demonstrations

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily catering and special events ranging from:
  • Large-scale events (up to 250 guests)
  • High-end corporate luncheons
  • Intimate private dinners (including multi-course dining for 2)
• Design and develop creative, seasonal menus
• Manage ordering, inventory, and catering production
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Partner with leadership to deliver memorable hospitality experiences
• Supervise and mentor a small culinary team (1 direct report)

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, 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 You Bring

We're seeking a chef who thrives on variety and can pivot seamlessly between different styles of service.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in both high-volume catering and upscale/private dining
• Skilled in delivering executive-level hospitality experiences
• Creative, flexible, and highly organized
• Passionate about innovation, presentation, and guest experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.