Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $98,450.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sodexo is a global leader in providing quality food services and facilities management, committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities around the world. Established as a trusted name in the hospitality and dining industry, Sodexo specializes in delivering integrated solutions that combine food service, catering, and facilities management across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, corporate, and government establishments. Sodexo's Campus Segment is specifically tailored to meet the unique dining and catering needs of educational institutions, offering innovative and sustainable culinary solutions. Sodexo values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment, fostering a culture where employees are respected, their voices are heard, and their contributions are valued. This makes Sodexo not just a workplace, but a community that supports personal and professional growth in vibrant, dynamic environments.Show More
The Executive Chef 2 position at Sodexo's Showa Boston Institute represents a high-visibility leadership role within a large-scale dining operation. This full-time role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional seeking challenging opportunities and a rewarding environment in the heart of Boston. The Executive Chef will provide comprehensive culinary leadership, overseeing all aspects of menu planning, program execution, staff management, and training to ensure quality and excellence in food service. This role demands an individual with strong culinary expertise and management skills to lead retail and catering chefs, purchasing agents, and catering managers effectively.
Key responsibilities include overseeing menu production, inventory control, HACCP compliance, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness according to Sodexo’s established culinary systems and quality benchmarks. The Executive Chef will also be responsible for conducting training programs that guide chefs towards certification by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), managing annual staff evaluations, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards through audits and documentation. Partnering with vendors on procurement and managing purchasing audits are critical to maintaining operational and financial efficiency.
In addition to operational oversight, this role involves developing innovative menus for retail, catering, and banquet services aimed at enhancing the client dining experience and strengthening client relationships. The Executive Chef will actively engage with students, faculty, and staff to foster positive interactions and elevate the overall service quality. Sodexo offers a competitive salary that is determined based on experience, education, skills, and training, ensuring compensation is fair and equitable.
This role aligns with Sodexo’s broader mission to create better everyday lives for all stakeholders by combining culinary excellence with operational leadership. It offers excellent career growth opportunities, access to tuition reimbursement, and access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) matching contributions, paid time off, and company holidays. Join Sodexo at the Showa Boston Institute to take on a leadership role that not only advances your culinary career but also contributes meaningfully to a vibrant educational community and the broader Boston area.Show Less
Key responsibilities include overseeing menu production, inventory control, HACCP compliance, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness according to Sodexo’s established culinary systems and quality benchmarks. The Executive Chef will also be responsible for conducting training programs that guide chefs towards certification by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), managing annual staff evaluations, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards through audits and documentation. Partnering with vendors on procurement and managing purchasing audits are critical to maintaining operational and financial efficiency.
In addition to operational oversight, this role involves developing innovative menus for retail, catering, and banquet services aimed at enhancing the client dining experience and strengthening client relationships. The Executive Chef will actively engage with students, faculty, and staff to foster positive interactions and elevate the overall service quality. Sodexo offers a competitive salary that is determined based on experience, education, skills, and training, ensuring compensation is fair and equitable.
This role aligns with Sodexo’s broader mission to create better everyday lives for all stakeholders by combining culinary excellence with operational leadership. It offers excellent career growth opportunities, access to tuition reimbursement, and access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) matching contributions, paid time off, and company holidays. Join Sodexo at the Showa Boston Institute to take on a leadership role that not only advances your culinary career but also contributes meaningfully to a vibrant educational community and the broader Boston area.Show Less
Job Requirements
- Minimum education requirement - associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum management experience - 2 years
- Minimum functional experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
- Culinary certification highly preferred
- Ability to manage resident dining operations and catering production
- Strong understanding of food safety compliance and HACCP standards
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Ability to develop and implement marketing plans for dining services
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