We are the Communities we serve!

This position is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business. Use your passion for service to create positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!

SodexoMAGIC, founded in 2006, is a joint venture between Magic Johnson Enterprises, LLC, owned by NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and the global food services and facilities management company Sodexo. SodexoMAGIC is a purpose driven company, anchored in social progress, that champions supplier diversity, economic development, and sustainability. SodexoMAGIC partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by offering Quality of Life Services, including Culinary and Food Management, Engineering and Facilities Management, Housekeeping Management, Nutrition, Benefits, and Reward Services.

SodexoMAGIC is seeking a High Performing Executive Chef /Culinarian to join our team at our brand new Commissary Kitchen in Santa Clara, CA. Our Executive Chef will oversee all day to day operations and lead a team day to day production, vendor relations.

The ideal candidate will:

demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude
• implements & coordinates the culinary function.
• directs & trains cooks & utility workers.
• ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.
• customer & Client satisfaction.
• financial management to include food cost & labor management.
• manages food & physical safety programs.
• have professional verbal and written communication skills for interactions with clients.
• have excellent time management skills.
• uphold and enforce Sodexo's safety standards

Learn more about Sodexo's Benefits

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in "quality of life solutions" around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin "Magic" Johnson himself click here.

Not the job for you?
At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.

Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.
Key Duties
- Implements & coordinates the culinary function.
- Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.
- Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.
- Manages catering & retail areas.
- Customer & Client satisfaction.
- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.
- Manages food & physical safety programs.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.