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Sodexo Executive Chef 4 in PLAINSBORO, New Jersey
Unit Description
Unleash Your Creativity!
Are you a strategic, dynamic, and innovative leader?
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a high-end hospitality focused Executive Chef for our rapidly growing pharma life sciences client account in headquartered Plainsboro, NJ.The role will eventually oversee the portfolio of client sites, currently at 5 locations with the possibility to expand to 7. The sites are a combination of office, manufacturing and R&D. This leader will lead a team of 4 chefs (1 Executive Chef, and 3 Sous Chefs).
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Executive Chef with a strategic mindset to lead culinary operations for a prestigious pharmaceutical client. Our client is dedicated to promoting health and wellness for all their employees, with a strong focus on providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a hospitality-driven environment. This role is a unique opportunity to merge exceptional culinary skills with a health-conscious, client-centric approach, delivering world-class food services that align with the client's values of well-being and excellence. Food Services include corporate dining, catering services, and a rapidly expanding free snack program with wellness focus.
This position offers a predominately Monday through Friday schedule.
*Travel up to 25%*
The successful candidate will:
Stay current on food trends, nutrition science, and culinary innovations to continually enhance menu offerings.
Work closely with Sodexo's area and regional chefs to keep the culinary program fresh, exciting, and driving hospitality through every guest experience.
Ensure to be implementing Sodexo's the most innovative, nutritious, and diverse menus that cater to various dietary needs, including plant-based, low-fat, gluten-free, and other health-conscious options.
Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and food handling regulations, with a focus on exceeding health and wellness standards.
Collaborate closely with dietitians and nutritionists to align menu offerings with health guidelines, ensuring meals promote overall well-being.
Understand the clients vision and collaborate with the client to make their vision come to fruition.
Support the development of the rapidly growing demand for the clients free snack program.
Why Sodexo?
Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
Medical Benefits beginning date of hire
401K and Roth IRA with company match eligible
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Location US-NJ-PLAINSBORO
System ID 976162
Category Culinary
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $85200 to $128700
Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)
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