Description
Summary:
Sodexo Corporate Services seeks a dynamic Campus Executive Chef to lead a premier, high-profile corporate dining account, driving culinary excellence and innovation.
Highlights:
1. Lead culinary excellence in a flagship corporate dining operation
2. Drive innovation and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment
3. Play a key role in delivering high-end catering and special events
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Role Overview: Executive Chef 3 – Sodexo Corporate Services
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a dynamic and innovative Campus Executive Chef to lead a premier, high-profile corporate dining account. This is a flagship showcase operation, offering the opportunity to elevate culinary excellence, drive innovation, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
Be the culinary leader in a showcase account frequently used to host clients and internal Sodexo leadership events
Lead a thriving operation with strong catering growth (3x increase) and continued expansion
Play a key role in delivering high-end, large-scale events, including an annual $300K holiday experience
Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas and innovation are highly valued
The Operation
A “Modern Recipe” branded account—a standout showcase within Sodexo’s portfolio
High-volume, high-impact business with peak activity Tuesday through Thursday
A culture of growth and innovation, proven by significant catering expansion
Incentives: M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, rare weekends What You'll Do: As the Campus Executive Chef, you will oversee the entire culinary program across multiple service offerings, including:
A vibrant café serving breakfast and lunch
A busy catering operation generating $1.2M annually
A coffee bar and modern dining platform
You’ll be responsible for:
Leading and developing a team of 1 salaried Executive Chef and 10 hourly team members
Driving menu innovation, with a focus on fresh, modern, and client-centered offerings
Managing purchasing, inventory, and cost controls
Maintaining a hands-on presence (60–70%) in daily operations to ensure quality and consistency
Overseeing high-end catering and special events (40% of business), balanced with daily café operations (60%)
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: A hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
Strong experience in high-volume food service and upscale catering/events
A passion for mentoring teams and elevating culinary standards
A creative thinker who can bring fresh ideas and modern trends to life
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.
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