Executive Chef 2

Role Overview

Join Sodexo Corporate Services as an Executive Chef 2 - Minneapolis, MN

Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to make an impact in a high-profile corporate environment?

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to lead our dynamic food operations at a prestigious account in Minneapolis, MN.

What You'll Oversee: Our vibrant food landscape includes:

• A bustling café serving breakfast and lunch with 7 diverse stations: Grill, Market, Garden (made-to-order salads), Global Cuisine, Deli, Salad Bar, and Soup.
• A thriving Starbucks location.
• A robust catering program supporting corporate events and executive functions.

Incentives

Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule, a 6am to 3pm with some evenings for catering and no weekends.

What You'll Do

Your Role: As the Executive Chef, you'll be the culinary heartbeat of the operation, responsible for:

• Leading and inspiring a team of 15 skilled cooks.
• Driving menu innovation, seasonal offerings, and culinary excellence.
• Managing ordering, inventory, and production planning.
• Being hands-on in the kitchen 70% of the time, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

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

• Budget Management: Understands food cost controls, labor budgets, and profitability.
• Client Relations: Comfortable interacting with corporate clients and stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning: Aligns culinary operations with business goals and customer expectations.
• Communication: Clear and effective communicator with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Creativity: Brings fresh ideas to elevate the dining experience.

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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Minneapolis, MN

Job ID: Sodexo-876C0E7989CB24A17AE00C33C7CABB8C

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-17T18:49:18