Executive Chef 2, Chicago

Role Overview: As an Executive Chef with Sodexo, you'll bring precision, passion, and leadership to a high-profile Corporate Services account in Libertyville, IL. In this role, you’ll oversee a skilled team of hourly employees, driving excellence in high-volume cafe and catering operations. Your culinary expertise, business savvy, and flair for delivering exceptional experiences will be key to our continued success. We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on chef with solid financial acumen and a proven track record in large-scale operations. You’ll oversee menu innovation, quality control, and client satisfaction—while advancing your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values creativity, operational excellence, and strong team leadership!

 

Corporate Services 

Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.  

What You'll Do: Lead a high-level culinary team, providing both direction and hands-on support.

Develop and execute scratch-cooked menus that meet contract requirements and food cost targets.

Lead and execute large scale conference and catering events.

Bring artistic culinary flair to impress our clients, while driving innovation and creativity in the kitchen.

Create sustainable, health-focused menus that align with current dietary trends and client preferences.

Mentor and inspire kitchen staff, elevating their skills and ensuring high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

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: An Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Previous experience managing large scale, high volume catering events.

Have a strong culinary background and stay current with new culinary trends.

Possess excellent leadership and communication skills, maintaining high culinary standards.

Demonstrate strong coaching and employee development skills.

Thrive in a dynamic environment, driving creativity and excellence in the kitchen.

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 .

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.