Executive Chef 2

Role Overview

Executive Chef 2 – Corporate Services

Location: Foundation Medicine Corporate Headquarters | Boston, MA

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an energetic, culinary-driven Executive Chef 2 to join our leadership team at Foundation Medicine's state-of-the-art corporate campus in Boston, MA.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented chef who enjoys a highly visible, hands-on role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional food experiences across retail dining and elevated catering services.

About the Operation

This premier corporate dining account features:

• A modern employee café
• Specialty coffee bar
• Fitness center smoothie program
• Grab-and-go snacks and beverage offerings
• High-end catering and conference services

Why Join Sodexo?

At Sodexo, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary talents in a prestigious corporate environment while working alongside a collaborative leadership team. We offer opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and the ability to make a meaningful impact through exceptional hospitality and innovative dining experiences.

If you're a motivated culinary leader with a passion for elevated catering, customer service, and hands-on kitchen leadership, we invite you to bring your talents to Foundation Medicine and grow your career with Sodexo.

Incentives

What You'll Do

As the Executive Chef 2, you will partner closely with the Executive Chef 4 to support all culinary operations across the campus. This leadership role is approximately 80% hands-on, making it ideal for a chef who loves being in the kitchen, developing teams, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of all culinary operations
• Assisting with menu development, recipe execution, and culinary innovation
• Playing a key role in a growing, high-end catering and conference services program
• Managing purchasing, inventory control, and product ordering
• Supervising, coaching, and developing a team of 6 hourly culinary employees
• Maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation
• Ensuring efficient production and execution across multiple service areas

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

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A passion for culinary excellence and hospitality
• Strong kitchen leadership and team development skills
• Experience in upscale catering, corporate dining, or high-volume food service operations
• Knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and ordering processes
• A creative approach to menu planning and food presentation
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
• A hands-on leadership style with a commitment to quality and innovation

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.