Executive Chef Jobs in New Jersey

Location: Rahway, New Jersey Corporate Culinary Leadership | Chef‑Driven Dining

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef who brings creativity, leadership, and a passion for exceptional food to a high‑profile corporate dining account. We’re looking for a culinary professional who thrives in an environment where thoughtfully crafted, high‑quality food is at the center of the guest experience. This role is ideal for a chef who values hospitality, innovation, and the opportunity to shape a modern corporate dining program that feels vibrant, relevant, and deeply connected to the people it serves.

About the Role

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations for a premier corporate dining account. This leader will drive menu innovation, elevate the guest experience, and cultivate a culture of creativity, sustainability, and culinary excellence. With a strong focus on quality and presentation, the Executive Chef will guide the culinary team, champion operational standards, and ensure every dish reflects Sodexo’s commitment to exceptional dining as this client is part of a Global Strategic Account.

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across the dining program.
• Drive culinary innovation that reflects current food trends, guest preferences, and Sodexo standards.
• Mentor, train, and inspire the culinary team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and professional kitchen environment.
• Manage food cost, inventory, purchasing, and production planning to support financial goals and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with clients and internal teams to deliver a seamless, hospitality‑driven dining experience.

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:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in corporate dining, hospitality, or a high‑volume culinary environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for crafting high‑quality, thoughtfully prepared food.
• Leadership abilities that inspire teams, build culture, and support professional growth and development.
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and operational best practices.
• Financial acumen, including food cost management, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years