Executive Chef 2

Sodexo

$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in authentic Asian cuisine with deep mastery of techniques and cultural context.
  • 2 years of managerial experience in culinary leadership roles.
  • 2 years of functional experience in food or culinary services, preferably in corporate or multi-unit settings.
  • Technical skills in diverse cooking methods including wok cookery, fermentation, and sauce development.
  • Strong coaching skills with the ability to develop culinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of culturally authentic, scratch-made Asian menus.
  • Create innovative and modern menu offerings to enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Boost program performance and financial health by increasing customer participation.
  • Ensure high culinary standards and consistency across service lines.
  • Train and mentor team members in authentic Asian cooking techniques.
  • Craft menus that cater to diverse food preferences and cultural relevance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision care including wellness programs.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off along with company holidays.
  • Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an Executive Chef with deep expertise in authentic Asian cuisine to lead culinary execution for a high-profile corporate dining program in New York City. This role is essential to meeting the expectations of a diverse, food-forward client community that values cultural relevance, culinary integrity, and innovation.

Asian cuisine is one of the most in-demand categories among the employees we serve. To deliver on these expectations, we need a chef with the technical mastery, cultural understanding, and creative range required to execute Asian-inspired menus with authenticity and consistency.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Authentic Asian Culinary Execution - Develop and deliver culturally grounded, scratch-made menus across multiple regional Asian cuisines.
  • Drive Menu Innovation - Create thoughtful, modern, and differentiated offerings that elevate program quality and guest satisfaction.
  • Strengthen Program Performance - Boost participation, reduce reliance on external vendors, and enhance the financial health of the account.
  • Elevate Culinary Standards - Ensure consistency, flavor integrity, and high-quality execution across all service lines.
  • Develop and Mentor Teams - Train cooks in authentic Asian techniques, recipe development, and execution standards to upskill the broader team.
  • Support Client Satisfaction - Deliver culturally relevant menus that align with Bay Area employee preferences and strengthen long-term client relationships.


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

  • Expertise in Asian Cuisine - Deep mastery of regional Asian culinary traditions, techniques, ingredients, and cultural context.
  • High-Volume Culinary Leadership - Proven success leading scratch-made operations in corporate dining, hospitality, or multi-unit environments.
  • Technical Mastery - Skilled in wok cookery, broths, noodles, rice cookery, fermentation, grilling, and sauce development.
  • Creative and Strategic Thinking - Ability to innovate while maintaining authenticity, consistency, and operational excellence.
  • Team Leadership and Development - Strong coaching presence with the ability to elevate culinary talent and build executional strength.
  • Client-Focused Mindset - Understanding of Bay Area food culture and the ability to design menus that resonate with diverse, global audiences.


Qualifications & Requirements

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

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