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Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities where it operates. With a strong presence in various sectors including corporate, education, healthcare, and government, Sodexo delivers comprehensive solutions incorporating food service, catering, facility management, and integrated services to enhance experiences for clients and customers alike. The company prides itself on fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, ensuring a supportive, fair, and respectful working environment for all its employees. Sodexo's mission centers on creating a better everyday for everyone and building a better life for all, emphasizing sustainable practices and community progress.

The Retail Executive Chef position at Sodexo offers a unique opportunity to lead the culinary vision across all retail food locations on a university campus. This role entails direct responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety throughout all retail outlets. The Retail Executive Chef will also manage the e-commerce retail culinary program, innovating and driving excellence in culinary offerings. Another significant part of the role involves creating, managing, and executing weekly pop-up retail chef locations across campus, providing dynamic and engaging culinary experiences for students and staff. The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, creative, and innovative, with a strong ability to lead and inspire diverse culinary teams. Reporting directly to the Retail Director of Operations, this role requires strategic oversight of purchasing, menu compliance, inventory management, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.

In addition, the Retail Executive Chef will implement and ensure compliance with Sodexo’s culinary standards, including recipe adherence and food quality assurance. They will have extensive knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems and will oversee the adoption and ongoing use of these systems campus-wide. The role also involves concept development, menu design, and launching new culinary concepts to continuously meet the evolving tastes and needs of the university community. With a focus on customer loyalty and brand image, the Retail Executive Chef will diagnose customer needs and recommend appropriate products and services. This position demands someone who thrives on a challenge and leverages innovative thinking to promote ingenuity and forward-thinking strategies among the culinary team.

Sodexo offers a competitive and equitable salary package commensurate with education, experience, skills, and training, along with comprehensive benefits that support the health and well-being of its employees. This role is ideal for culinary professionals looking to expand their leadership capabilities and make a meaningful impact within a vibrant and fast-paced university setting. Joining Sodexo means being part of a company committed to sustainability, diversity, and creating inclusive experiences that positively affect all stakeholders within and beyond the workplace.