Executive Chef 1
MENLO PARK, CAJob$67–87K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Executive Chef will lead culinary operations, standardize systems, develop team members, and create menus suited to client needs. The role oversees purchasing, promotes fresh culinary ideas, builds client partnerships, and contributes to culinary strategy and continuous improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 3 PM.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
This is a Monday to Friday schedule, 6AM-3PM shift.
About the job
Take on a leadership position where your vision and expertise will drive culinary excellence. You’ll lead the charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and crafting innovative menus that meet diverse client needs, all while building strong partnerships that elevate the dining experience.
Pay Range: $67405 per year - $87230 per year
What’s in it for you
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Lead the implementation of streamlined culinary systems that boost consistency and operational success.
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Inspire and mentor a dedicated team, shaping future leaders and promoting professional growth.
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Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure top-quality ingredients and cost- effective sourcing.
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Design menus that balance creativity with client preferences and nutritional standards.
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Champion fresh, innovative culinary ideas that keep dining experiences exciting and relevant.
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Cultivate meaningful relationships with clients through exceptional service and collaboration.
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Play a key role in shaping culinary strategy and driving continuous improvement across your area.
What you’ll bring
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Extensive culinary expertise with a proven track record in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.
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Leadership and management skills, with experience mentoring teams and driving professional development.
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Advanced menu planning abilities combined with a deep understanding of current culinary trends and client preferences.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proficiency in computer systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
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Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to implement processes independently that improve productivity and consistency.
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ServSafe certification and solid working knowledge of HACCP principles to ensure food safety and compliance.
Requirements
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Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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Management Experience: 1-3 years
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Related Experience: 1-3 years
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:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
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401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
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Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
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Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
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. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)
How this job compares
Set against the 1,104 open Executive Chef jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$67–87K/yr
- California median$90–110K/yr92 salary ranges
- US median$80–95K/yr850 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $77K, is 25% below the California median midpoint ($103K) — in the lowest quarter of Executive Chef salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 104 open Executive Chef jobs in California and 1,104 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Compass Group, North America70 open
- Sodexo (this employer)10 open
- ARAMARK6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Executive Chef postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 492 postings).
- Education
- 13 of the 1,104 open Executive Chef jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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