Senior Area Executive Chef

Sodexo Careers•Mountain View, CA

22h

About The Position

Sr. Area Executive Chef – The Good Eating Company | Mountain View, CA Step into the future of food with The Good Eating Company at the Silicon Valley headquarters of a global tech firm. In this high-profile role, you’ll ditch the corporate handbook for a "scratch-only" kitchen where seasonal, local ingredients take center stage. You will oversee a vibrant upscale café, high-end executive catering, and high-tech micro-kitchens across the corporate campus. Because the food is complimentary for all employees, your focus isn't on the bottom line—it’s on culinary excellence and delivering a "best-in-class" hospitality experience that powers the world’s brightest innovators. You will lead our culinary program and mentor a high-performing team, including three Executive Chefs, a Purchasing Manager, and 35 culinary professionals. We are looking for a hands-on leader who lives for the "farm-to-table" ethos and thrives on building a culture of teamwork and sustainability. If you are passionate about growing a premier culinary program within a cutting-edge tech environment, we want you at the head of our table to help us shape the future of how people eat. Click here to learn more about the Good Eating Company . What You'll Do Strategic Culinary Oversight: You will lead our culinary strategy—from sourcing peak-season ingredients to managing precision inventory and food costs. Using expert forecasting, you’ll ensure our "scratch-only" production matches the high-tech accuracy of the AI developed on campus. Quality Governance: You are the final word on excellence. You will ensure every plate meets elite standards, keeping recipes consistent while constantly pushing the boundaries of global flavors and modern presentation. Lead with Innovation: Our client is a world leader in tech and expects a "best-in-class" experience. You’ll be an early technology adopter, staying ahead of the curve and obsessed with "what’s next" in the global culinary space. Empower the Team: You will mentor a large, diverse team, motivating them to master bold ethnic dishes and authentic regional cuisines that reflect a modern, worldly workforce. Operational Systems Expert: You will seamlessly navigate digital inventory and management systems while maintaining gold-standard food safety and workplace sanitation. 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 The Experience Architect: You don't just serve meals; you curate "high-touch" moments. You understand that in a premium tech environment, every detail—from the lighting of the café to the story behind a dish—contributes to a best-in-class hospitality experience. The Trendsetter: You don’t just follow food trends; you anticipate them. From fermentation to global street food, you bring "what’s next" to the table, ensuring our menus stay at the cutting edge. The Agile Leader: You master both the art and business of food. You are just as comfortable analyzing a P&L statement as you are coaching a chef on a perfect sear. The Mentor: A natural communicator and coach, you lead with a hands-on approach. You motivate your team to master new techniques and foster a culture of elite culinary excellence. 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 .

Requirements

The Experience Architect: You don't just serve meals; you curate "high-touch" moments. You understand that in a premium tech environment, every detail—from the lighting of the café to the story behind a dish—contributes to a best-in-class hospitality experience.
The Trendsetter: You don’t just follow food trends; you anticipate them. From fermentation to global street food, you bring "what’s next" to the table, ensuring our menus stay at the cutting edge.
The Agile Leader: You master both the art and business of food. You are just as comfortable analyzing a P&L statement as you are coaching a chef on a perfect sear.
The Mentor: A natural communicator and coach, you lead with a hands-on approach. You motivate your team to master new techniques and foster a culture of elite culinary excellence.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Responsibilities

Strategic Culinary Oversight: You will lead our culinary strategy—from sourcing peak-season ingredients to managing precision inventory and food costs. Using expert forecasting, you’ll ensure our "scratch-only" production matches the high-tech accuracy of the AI developed on campus.
Quality Governance: You are the final word on excellence. You will ensure every plate meets elite standards, keeping recipes consistent while constantly pushing the boundaries of global flavors and modern presentation.
Lead with Innovation: Our client is a world leader in tech and expects a "best-in-class" experience. You’ll be an early technology adopter, staying ahead of the curve and obsessed with "what’s next" in the global culinary space.
Empower the Team: You will mentor a large, diverse team, motivating them to master bold ethnic dishes and authentic regional cuisines that reflect a modern, worldly workforce.
Operational Systems Expert: You will seamlessly navigate digital inventory and management systems while maintaining gold-standard food safety and workplace sanitation.