Sodexo Is Hiring An Executive Chef

Join Sodexo as a Research & Development Cantonese Area Executive Chef! 🍽️

Embark on a culinary journey that fuses authentic ingredients with innovative techniques, leading to exceptional Cantonese cuisine for a dynamic corporate setting.

Role Overview

At Sodexo, inspired by great ingredients and creative cooking, we bring these together to spark culinary innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled Research & Development Cantonese Area Executive Chef to spearhead our efforts in authentic and modern Cantonese cuisine, serving a client in the New Jersey/New York tri-state area. This role involves developing new menu concepts, refining recipes, and supporting culinary operations across multiple locations to deliver consistently high-quality Cantonese dishes. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in traditional Cantonese cooking, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for culinary innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Note: This is a remote position with candidates required to reside in or near the New Jersey/New York area. Up to 50% travel is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Provide expertise and support as an Asian Market Chinese Specialist Chef for the Asian Markets Squad.
• Customer & Menu Development: Lead critical customer presentations and develop innovative menu ideas from a culinary perspective.
• Expertise in Cooking: Act as a savory subject matter expert with a focus on scratch cooking and flavor development.
• Content Creation: Develop culinary content for North American projects in collaboration with peers and the Head Chef.
• Growth Initiatives: Drive growth in savory and scratch cooking to enhance the value of UFS brands for current and prospective customers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support zone priorities.
• Cultural & Language Translation: Accurately translate selling stories, packaging, and recipes between Cantonese and English, ensuring cultural relevance.
• Recipe Conversion: Interpret and convert measurements between metric and imperial systems.

What We Offer

We provide a fair and equitable compensation package, with salary based on experience, education, and skills. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• 🩺 Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Wellness Programs
• 💰 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• 🎉 Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• 🚀 Opportunities for Career Growth and Tuition Reimbursement

Additional information will be shared with new hires upon onboarding.

What You Bring

• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in Cantonese and English, capable of conveying culinary and commercial concepts seamlessly.
• Experience: 3+ years in the Foodservice Industry (corporate or kitchen) and specifically within Chinese kitchens in the US or Canada, focusing on Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset: Creative problem-solving skills to meet customer needs.
• Collaborative Skills: Ability to work with sales teams to generate and nurture business opportunities.
• Understanding Distribution: Knowledge of restaurant distribution networks.
• Additional Assets: Experience selling branded food categories is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent follow-up and interpersonal skills across organizational layers.
• Performance Driven: Committed to delivering KPIs and team goals.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and foster a better life for all. We believe in enhancing quality of life and contributing positively to the communities we serve through food service, catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions worldwide.

We value you for who you are; fairness, respect, and authenticity are core to our culture. We embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and respected. Sodexo is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace for all individuals regardless of their background or characteristics.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: At least 3 years
• Functional Experience: At least 3 years in relevant culinary roles