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Executive Chef 1

Sodexo

Seattle, WA

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SKILLS
Best Practices, Business Operations, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Culinary Operations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Facilities Management, Fast Food, Financial Operations, Food Presentation, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Military, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Production Planning, Production Support, Regulatory Compliance, Restaurant, Sanitation, Sustainability, Team Player, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
**Role Overview****Executive Chef 1| High-End Corporate Dining | Seattle, WA****Lead the Future of Food Service**Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 who brings creativity, leadership, and a passion for exceptional food to a high‑profile corporate dining account. We're looking for a culinary professional who thrives in an environment where thoughtfully crafted, high‑quality food is at the center of the guest experience. This role is ideal for a chef who values hospitality, innovation, and the opportunity to shape a modern corporate dining program that feels vibrant, relevant, and deeply connected to the people it serves.The Executive Chef 1 will support all culinary operations for a premier corporate dining account. This leader will drive menu innovation, elevate the guest experience, and cultivate a culture of creativity, sustainability, and culinary excellence. With a strong focus on quality and presentation, the Executive Chef will guide the culinary team, champion operational standards, and ensure every dish reflects Sodexo's commitment to exceptional dining.**What You'll Do**+ Support all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across the dining program.+ Drive culinary innovation that reflects current food trends, guest preferences, and Sodexo standards.+ Mentor, train, and inspire the culinary team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.+ Oversee food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and professional kitchen environment.+ Manage food cost, inventory, purchasing, and production planning to support financial goals and operational efficiency.+ Partner closely with clients and internal teams to deliver a seamless, hospitality‑driven dining experience.**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 ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.**What You Bring**+ Proven experience as a Chef or culinary leader in corporate dining, hospitality culinary environment.+ Strong culinary skills with a passion for crafting high‑quality, thoughtfully prepared food.+ Leadership abilities that inspire teams, build culture, and support professional growth and development.+ Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and operational best practices.+ Financial acumen, including food cost management, purchasing, and inventory control.+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.**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 completethis form ( .**Qualifications & Requirements**Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.**Location** _US-WA-SEATTLE_**System ID** _989761_**Category** _Culinary_**Employment Status** _Full-Time__Exempt_**Posted Range** _$67405 to $87230_**Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)__On-Site_

About the Company

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Sodexo

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1966
WEBSITE
https://us.sodexo.com/home.html

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