Role Overview
Job Title: Executive Chef – Food Truck Concept
Location: San Jose, California
About Us:
The Good Eating Company/Sodexo is seeking ever-curious culinarians to join our food innovation journey and craft an authentic, chef-driven program for our brand-new food truck in San Jose, CA. This is a rare opportunity to lead a mobile culinary experience from the ground up, bringing bold flavors and creative energy to the streets of Silicon Valley.
How we are different:
- Creative freedom to shape the menu and culinary identity
- Opportunity to grow with a new and innovative food concept
- Supportive, collaborative company culture
What You'll Do
- Design and execute a seasonal, trend-forward menu that reflects our chef-driven philosophy
- Lead all aspects of kitchen operations, including prep, inventory, food safety, and truck logistics
- Hire, train, and inspire a small team of culinary professionals
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and customer service
- Collaborate with leadership on brand development and food innovation, client gatherings and Pop up's
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 Head Chef, ideally in a fast-paced or mobile kitchen setting
- Passion for street food, sustainability, and culinary creativity
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a startup environment
- A valid driver's license
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 - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years
