Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision for a workplace hospitality program in New York City. This role is ideal for a chef who brings both creative ambition and operational discipline - someone who understands that exceptional food is a strategic differentiator and a daily expression of culture.

As the culinary leader on site, you will shape a modern, chef-driven program that blends innovation, seasonality, elevated execution, and premium catering experiences. You'll oversee a model in which core production is executed in a Sodexo commissary kitchen, with your on-site team finishing, plating, and presenting dishes to the highest standard. Your work will influence daily dining, special events, executive meetings, and high-profile catering moments that define the hospitality experience.

This role calls for a chef who can define a compelling culinary identity, elevate daily execution, and lead a hospitality program that sets a new benchmark for workplace dining and catering. You'll bring creativity, precision, and a modern food point of view to a commissary-to-site model designed for excellence at scale. For a leader who thrives in high-expectation environments and blends vision with craft, this is a career-defining opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Lead culinary innovation - Develop new concepts, menus, and food experiences that define a modern, premium culinary identity.
• Shape culinary standards - Establish and uphold benchmarks for quality, consistency, food safety, and presentation across daily dining and catering.
• Oversee catering excellence - Design and execute elevated catering programs for executive meetings, special events, and high-profile hospitality moments.
• Build and mentor teams - Train, inspire, and support chefs and frontline staff, fostering a culture of creativity, growth, and accountability.
• Drive operational improvements - Implement systems, workflows, and best practices that enhance efficiency and support scalable culinary operations.
• Elevate workplace dining - Elevate workplace dining - Create food experiences that feel modern, intentional, and meaningful for our guests.

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

• Modern culinary creativity - A strong point of view rooted in seasonality, innovation, and premium hospitality.
• High-volume leadership - Experience managing production, finishing, and plating workflows in fast-moving, multi-site environments.
• Catering expertise - Proven ability to design and execute elevated catering programs for executive-level and large-scale events.
• Operational discipline - Deep knowledge of food safety, inventory systems, cost controls, and culinary compliance.
• Team development - A track record of building strong, motivated culinary teams through coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Client partnership strength - Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, refine offerings, and deliver hospitality experiences that exceed expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years