Executive Chef Jobs at Sodexo with Visa Sponsorship
Sodexo hires Executive Chefs across its food service contracts in healthcare, corporate dining, education, and more. The company has a track record of sponsoring international culinary professionals for this role, making it a realistic target if you have the credentials and kitchen leadership experience to match.
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Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-profile new client in Plano, Texas. The Executive Chef will have total culinary responsibilities at the Café and Catering. Our ideal candidate will be innovative and driven to create memorable café experiences.
We are looking for an Executive Chef with great communication and training skills. This is a high-level catering and culinary management role but will also be hands-on as needed to support all operations at the account. The Executive Chef will manage a team of 15 employees and will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, inventory, hands on about 80% of the time.
INCENTIVES:
This is a Monday–Friday role, ideal for a seasoned chef with strong people leadership, client partnership, and operational discipline.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
- Are strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
- Have a strong knowledge of food and authentic cuisine
- Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
- Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
- Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and catering service as a whole
- Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor culinary personnel
- Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting
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:
- Can you “throw down” in the kitchen - Have experience in scratch cooking with ability and knowledge to develop menus within a contract, meeting food costs.
- A strong artistic culinary flair – can you impress the CEO and lead the culinary department to provide new trending ideas/menus.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends – can you compete with food trends and top chefs? Do you have well developed culinary skills for sustainable and healthful daily menus.
- Possess the ability to inspire a kitchen staff - Be a strong trainer/mentor to the culinary staff – elevating their skills, overseeing daily production to high standards of quality/presentation and on trend menus, and ensuring safety/sanitation.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-profile new client in Plano, Texas. The Executive Chef will have total culinary responsibilities at the Café and Catering. Our ideal candidate will be innovative and driven to create memorable café experiences.
We are looking for an Executive Chef with great communication and training skills. This is a high-level catering and culinary management role but will also be hands-on as needed to support all operations at the account. The Executive Chef will manage a team of 15 employees and will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, inventory, hands on about 80% of the time.
INCENTIVES:
This is a Monday–Friday role, ideal for a seasoned chef with strong people leadership, client partnership, and operational discipline.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
- Are strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
- Have a strong knowledge of food and authentic cuisine
- Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
- Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
- Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and catering service as a whole
- Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor culinary personnel
- Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting
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:
- Can you “throw down” in the kitchen - Have experience in scratch cooking with ability and knowledge to develop menus within a contract, meeting food costs.
- A strong artistic culinary flair – can you impress the CEO and lead the culinary department to provide new trending ideas/menus.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends – can you compete with food trends and top chefs? Do you have well developed culinary skills for sustainable and healthful daily menus.
- Possess the ability to inspire a kitchen staff - Be a strong trainer/mentor to the culinary staff – elevating their skills, overseeing daily production to high standards of quality/presentation and on trend menus, and ensuring safety/sanitation.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Sodexo's Executive Chef roles typically require a culinary degree or equivalent formal training. Confirm your credentials translate clearly to U.S. specialty occupation standards before applying, since a mismatch slows down any petition filed with USCIS.
Target Sodexo's healthcare and campus dining segments
Sodexo fills Executive Chef openings most consistently within healthcare facilities and university dining programs. Prioritize applications in those segments, where high-volume contract renewals drive ongoing culinary leadership demand throughout the year.
Ask about visa type early in the interview process
Sodexo has sponsored multiple visa categories for culinary roles. During early conversations with the recruiter, ask which visa pathway they plan to use, since the documentation requirements and timelines differ significantly between F-1 OPT, TN, and H-2B.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Executive Chef roles
Sodexo posts Executive Chef positions across hundreds of locations, and not all are open to sponsored candidates. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for roles at Sodexo that accept visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on ineligible postings.
Prepare your employment verification documents before an offer
Sodexo participates in E-Verify, so have your work authorization documents ready before onboarding begins. Delays in producing acceptable documents can jeopardize your start date, even after a written offer has been extended.
Understand TN visa limitations for Canadian and Mexican applicants
If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, Sodexo can sponsor a TN visa for qualifying culinary roles without a DOL labor condition application. Confirm your specific job title maps to an approved TN occupation category before accepting an offer structured around this pathway.
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Find Executive Chef at Sodexo JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Sodexo sponsor H-1B visas for Executive Chefs?
Sodexo does not consistently use the H-1B for Executive Chef roles. The H-1B requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, and culinary roles face additional scrutiny under that standard. Sodexo more commonly uses F-1 OPT, TN, and J-1 pathways for international culinary hires, depending on the candidate's nationality and current visa status.
How do I apply for Executive Chef jobs at Sodexo?
Applications go through Sodexo's careers portal, where you can filter by job title and location. Because Sodexo manages contracts across hundreds of sites, openings are listed under specific facility names rather than a central culinary division. Migrate Mate surfaces Sodexo's Executive Chef postings that are open to sponsored candidates, so you can target the right roles from the start.
Which visa types does Sodexo commonly use for Executive Chef roles?
Sodexo has sponsored Executive Chefs under F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, and H-2B categories. F-1 OPT is the most common pathway for recent culinary school graduates already in the U.S. TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. H-2B is used for seasonal or temporary culinary positions, which makes it less suited for permanent Executive Chef placements.
What qualifications does Sodexo expect for Executive Chef candidates?
Sodexo typically expects a culinary degree or formal culinary training alongside demonstrated kitchen management experience. For sponsored candidates, the credentials need to map clearly to the visa category being used. Roles in healthcare and institutional dining also require familiarity with large-scale production, dietary compliance, and team supervision rather than fine dining or restaurant backgrounds.
How do I time my application around visa and offer deadlines?
F-1 OPT authorization can take up to 90 days to process through USCIS, so you should apply for OPT well before your program ends. If you're approaching the end of OPT, confirm whether Sodexo can support a STEM extension or an alternative pathway before accepting an offer. Starting that conversation during the interview stage prevents last-minute complications once an offer is extended.
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