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Sodexo Area Executive Chef in New York City, New York
Role Overview
You are inspired by great ingredients and creative cooking. At Sodexo, we bring these together for culinary innovation.
Sodexo is seeking a highly skilled Research & Development Cantonese Area Executive Chef to lead culinary innovation focused on authentic and modern Cantonese cuisine for a corporate services client in the New Jersey/New York tri-state area. T his role is responsible for developing new menu concepts, refining existing recipes, and supporting multi-location culinary operations with consistent, high-quality Cantonese dishes. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in traditional Cantonese cooking techniques, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for innovation in a fast-paced culinary environment.
T his is a Remote position; however, candidates MUST reside in or near the New Jersey/New York area. Trave l is required, with up to 50% expected .
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As an Asian Market Chinese Specialist Chef, you will support, from a culinary perspective, the Asian Markets Squad by assisting in the delivery of critical customer presentations and new menu ideations
What You'll Do
Provide culinary leadership and expertise as an Asian Market Chinese Specialist Chef in support of the Asian Markets Squad
Support critical customer presentations and lead new menu ideation from a culinary perspective
Act as a savory subject matter expert, with a strong focus on scratch cooking and flavor development
Lead culinary content development for assigned North American projects in collaboration with chef peers and the Head Chef
Accelerate Savory/Scratch Cooking growth initiatives that enhance the value of UFS brands for both existing and prospective customers
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, CD Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align resources and support zone priorities
Translate selling stories, packaging, and recipes between Cantonese and English with accuracy and cultural relevance
Interpret and convert metric and imperial measurements for recipes and culinary materials
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
Bilingual in Cantonese and English, with the ability to communicate culinary and commercial concepts clearly in both languages
3+ years culinary experience in the Foodservice Industry (Corporate or Kitchen)
3+ years working in Chinese kitchens in the US/Canada, specializing in Cantonese and Szechuan Cuisine
Solution selling mindset with a creative ability to solve customer needs
Ability to collaborate with sales teams to both hunt and farm for business in the market
Understanding the distribution network of these restaurants
Experience selling branded food categories a plus
Excellent communication and follow up skills throughout the layers of Unilever organization
Accountability to deliver KPIs, Goals as a team
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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
Location US-NJ-HOBOKEN | US-NJ-Jersey City | US-NY-New York City | US-NJ-Newark
System ID 986432
Category Culinary
Employment Status Full-Time
Exempt
Posted Range $89250 to $115500
Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)
Remote