Unit Description:

A passion for helping people and attention to detail are the hallmarks of your success. Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference!!

Sodexo has an opportunity for an Area Executive Chef for our Universities segment. Based out of University of Central Missouri, the Area Executive Chef will support accounts in NE, MT, WY. 

This position will be based out of University of Central Missouri and will need flexibility for travel up to 50% 

Our successful candidate will oversee our culinary operation across multiple universities, bring innovation and implement current campus dining trends to elevate our student's dining, concessions and catering experiences. In this role, you will provide oversight and support of the culinary operations for campus resident dining, retail and catering. You will be responsible for supporting culinary training, roll outs, menu development/writing, adherence to culinary standards, unit manager culinary training/mentoring and HACCP compliance for these partnerships. We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering an excellent dining experience and provide oversight to help drive financial performance.  

The ideal Chef will have a culinary degree or equivalent experience as well as diverse menu knowledge and a high level understanding of controlling food cost while still delivering high quality cuisine. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing volume food production.

The successful candidate will:

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;

ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;

have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;

ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or

have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;

excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;

strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or

have a passion for food and innovation.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.   

Not the job for you?

We offer Food Service Management and Catering 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. .

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

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