Area Executive Chef - job 1 of 4

Role Overview

You are inspired by great ingredients and creative cooking. At Sodexo, we bring these together for culinary innovation.

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef to support a corporate service client. This position is remote, and the ideal candidate must reside in or near the New Jersey area. Travel is required and you will be expected to travel up to 50%.

The way we improve the food experience for customers in the foodservice industry is through value-added creativity and long-term service and support.  The Chef role helps inspire everyone in every function to think food, kitchen, and customer first and is designed to add value to our customers with beneficial food solutions.

What You'll Do

• Support the Customer Development (CD) Team from a culinary perspective by assisting in the delivery of critical customer presentations and new menu ideations

• Act as a savory expert, bringing deep knowledge of scratch cooking to culinary initiatives

• Lead culinary content development for specific culinary projects in North America, collaborating with chef peers and the Head Chef

• Drive and accelerate savory/scratch cooking growth initiatives that enhance the value of Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) brands for existing and new customers

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, CD Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to coordinate efforts and align resources within your assigned zone

• Understand and work with both metric and imperial measurement systems in recipe development and communication

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

• 3+ years of culinary experience in the Foodservice industry (corporate or kitchen setting)

• Degree in Culinary Arts

• Strong solution-selling mindset with a creative approach to addressing customer needs

• Proven ability to collaborate with sales teams to both develop new business ("hunt") and grow existing accounts ("farm")

• Solid understanding of the Broadline Distribution Network

• Experience selling branded food categories is a strong plus

• Excellent communication and follow-up skills across all levels of the Unilever organization

• Accountability for delivering KPIs and team goals

• Proficiency in business planning and implementation

• Deep understanding of and passion for consumer/operator needs and behavior

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years