Executive Chef 2 Job at Sodexo, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Sodexo
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

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Role Overview


Do you have a passion to take raw ingredients and re-imagine them into something someone appreciates and finds delicious?

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to join our culinary team at Simpson House, an upscale continuing care retirement community located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Dining operations include the independent living formal dining room, a bistro, 4 household dining models and catering. This Executive Chef will oversee the culinary operations for all levels of care and be responsible for the training and development of the culinary team. The typical shift will be 6:00am - 4:00pm, which may vary with every other weekend coverage. We are open to chefs with senior living and/or restaurant/country club leadership backgrounds.

What You'll Do


  • oversee the daily dining operations including menu planning and controls;
  • ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
  • have high expectations for quality of food and presentation;
  • will manage a staff of approximately 40 hourly employees;
  • have the ability and willingness to develop and train employees; and
  • knowledge of Food Management Systems/Software is preferred.

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


  • have a passion for culinary arts, with a desire for creativity.
  • have a strong culinary background, ideally in country club, restaurant or healthcare setting.
  • have catering experience.
  • large volume experience.
  • are able to develop trust and build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo.
  • demonstrate experience supervising a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset.
  • have exceptional professional communication skills.
  • possess a hands-on, innovative leadership approach to management.
  • have a passion for a high-level customer service and relationship oriented.
  • are able to work independently and make sound business decisions within company guidelines.
  • have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • have strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget.
  • are knowledgeable in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide, Shift work, Weekend work,

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