Executive Chef 3 - North India Cuisine - Join the Team!

The Good Eating Company at Sodexo is a distinguished division of Sodexo, a global leader in food services and facilities management. Sodexo is renowned for creating experiences that go beyond just serving food by integrating culinary artistry with top-quality service in workplaces and public venues. Focused on enhancing the dining experience, The Good Eating Company emphasizes bringing delicious, nourishing, and culturally rich meals to people’s daily routines. Within this framework, Sodexo embraces a commitment to quality, diversity, and sustainable practices, seeking to improve quality of life for its clients and employees worldwide. Based in San Jose, California, this role is an exceptional opportunity for culinary professionals specializing in North Indian cuisine. The position offered is a full-time Executive Chef role, operating Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with no night or weekend shifts, making it ideal for candidates seeking a balanced work schedule. The salary is competitive and reflective of the candidate’s education, experience, and expertise. As the Executive Chef leading the North Indian cuisine café at one of Sodexo's prominent accounts in San Jose, you will manage several culinary stations including an Indian-Style Meat Station, Vegetarian Station, Chaat Station, and Indian Grill Station. This role allows a hands-on approach, with the chef spending about 80% of the time actively cooking and perfecting dishes. You will be tasked with designing authentic regional menus that spotlight diverse North Indian specialties while also incorporating innovative culinary trends. Leading a team of seven culinary professionals, your responsibilities will encompass overseeing menu planning, procurement, and managing inventory while prioritizing fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. This leadership role suits a chef who has mastered traditional Indian cooking techniques such as tandoori, tawa, dum, and curry preparation, and possesses advanced skills in spice blending and flavor balancing. Attention to authenticity combined with an openness to modern culinary innovation is key. The position requires extensive experience in scratch cooking and an ability to create menus that delight and captivate guests with superior taste and presentation. Sodexo’s wider culture fosters respect, inclusion, and fairness. Employees are valued for their individuality and encouraged to contribute ideas in an environment that prioritizes diversity and equal opportunity. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, and career growth opportunities such as tuition reimbursement. This role at The Good Eating Company offers more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of a team that values culinary excellence, innovation, and creating memorable food experiences. If you are passionate about leading a specialized culinary team and bringing the rich flavors of North Indian cuisine to a dynamic, upscale setting, this position offers an exciting and rewarding path in your culinary career.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years management experience in culinary or food services
• Minimum 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering, institutional services, or mall food courts
• Proven knowledge of Indian cuisine regional specialties
• Mastery of traditional Indian cooking techniques
• Strong proficiency in spice blending and flavor balancing
• Experience with scratch cooking and use of fresh, local ingredients