Campus Executive Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in integrated food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its clients and their communities. Established with a commitment to excellence and innovation, Sodexo provides comprehensive solutions across various sectors, including education, healthcare, corporate, and government. In the realm of higher education, Sodexo partners with prestigious universities and colleges to deliver exceptional dining experiences, environmental services, and facility management tailored to meet the unique needs of campus communities. With a focus on sustainability, wellness, and operational efficiency, Sodexo’s presence on college campuses fosters positive environments where students and staff can thrive and engage fully in their educational and social activities. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee is respected and supported in a fair and equitable workforce environment. They offer competitive compensation and a range of benefits that contribute to the overall well-being and career growth of their employees.

The role of Campus Executive Chef at Washington University (WashU) in Saint Louis, MO, is a pivotal leadership position within Sodexo’s campus dining operations. The Campus Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing all culinary activities on site, which includes managing resident dining services, retail food outlets, catering events, concessions, and an on-campus restaurant. This role demands a high level of culinary expertise, operational oversight, and team leadership skills. The Campus Executive Chef will manage a team that includes six Executive Chefs and one Production Manager, ensuring that Sodexo’s culinary standards are consistently met across all platforms.

Key responsibilities include overseeing purchasing, menu compliance, inventory management, food cost analysis, and production forecasting. The Executive Chef must ensure all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards are rigorously maintained. Additionally, the role involves championing culinary innovation and motivating the culinary team to embrace new trends and techniques, ensuring menu offerings remain fresh, appealing, and aligned with customer preferences and nutritional standards. The ability to navigate and utilize automated food inventory, ordering, and production management systems is essential to optimize operational efficiency.

Sodexo offers a competitive salary that reflects the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training. Their comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care plans, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing professional development. By joining Sodexo at WashU, the Campus Executive Chef will play a vital role in shaping a healthy, engaging, and innovative food service environment that enhances the overall campus experience for students and staff alike.