Job Description

Sodexo Corporate Services – Mass General Brigham Headquarters (Somerville, MA)

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a passionate and hands-on Executive Chef 1 to join our dynamic culinary team at the prestigious Mass General Brigham Headquarters in Somerville, MA.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and innovative food program that includes a modern café, catering & conference services, micro-market, and pantry offerings—all within a collaborative, fast-paced corporate environment.

Why Join Sodexo?

At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, diversity, and career growth We empower our teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences while developing their careers in a supportive environment.

If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise and leadership to a high-profile corporate setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Incentives

Primarily Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Occasional evenings for catering events Rare weekend coverage

What You'll Do

What You'll Do

As Executive Chef 1, you’ll partner closely with the Campus Executive Chef to help lead daily culinary operations across the site. This is a highly hands-on leadership role (≈80%) where your creativity, organization, and passion for food will shine.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting culinary operations across multiple service platforms
• Leading and mentoring a team of 7 hourly employees
• Partnering with the Executive Chef 3 on:
  • Scheduling
  • Ordering & inventory management
  • Catering production
• Ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation standards
• Driving consistency and innovation in menu execution

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

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking a culinary leader who is:

• Passionate about food and hospitality
• Energetic and hands-on in the kitchen
• Organized with strong operational skills
• A team builder who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Experienced in high-volume or corporate dining (preferred)

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.