Executive Chef 3

Role Overview

The Good Eating Company - Culinary Innovation

Are you a passionate culinarian with a hunger for innovation and a love for fresh, local ingredients? The Good Eating Company is seeking a hands-on  Executive Chef  to lead a chef-driven culinary program for our client in  San Jose, California .

This is more than just a kitchen leadership role—it's an opportunity to shape a food experience that’s authentic, seasonal, and unforgettable. We’re obsessed with scratch cooking, local products, and creating best-in-class dining moments. If you're a creative leader with a collaborative spirit and a drive to push culinary boundaries, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Is Special

• Creative Freedom : Design menus that celebrate local farms, seasonal produce, and global inspiration.
• Career Growth : A perfect next step for a Chef ready to take the lead and grow with a forward-thinking company.
• Client Partnership : Work closely with our client to align culinary offerings with their culture and values.

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What You'll Do

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

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

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.