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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Dental Insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Founded in 1966, Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, partnering with schools, universities, and numerous other sectors to deliver exceptional food and facilities management solutions. Sodexo’s Campus Segment specializes in providing innovative dining experiences tailored to educational institutions, ensuring students and staff enjoy nutritious, diverse, and satisfying meals in welcoming environments. The company's commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and operational excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner in enhancing community well-being worldwide.
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), home to over 10,000 students, boasts a dynamic and expanding culinary landscape. Sodexo is actively seeking an Exe... Show More
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), home to over 10,000 students, boasts a dynamic and expanding culinary landscape. Sodexo is actively seeking an Exe... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years management experience
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, or mall food courts
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Familiarity with labor management and union workforce policies
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality culinary experiences
- Willingness to mentor and develop kitchen staff
- Proficiency in budgeting, inventory management, and payroll processes
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in high-volume dining (campus, corporate, healthcare, or hospitality)
- Strong culinary foundation with excellent cooking, production, and menu development skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a diverse team
- experience with union environments highly preferred
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A commitment to food quality, safety, sustainability, and student-centered service
- Ability to innovate, adapt, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with administrative and operational responsibilities including ordering, inventory, budgeting, and payroll oversight
- A passion for delivering an outstanding dining experience and maintaining strong client relationships
Job Duties
- Lead daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues, ensuring consistent, high-quality food production
- Oversee menu execution, recipe adherence, production planning, and food presentation
- Provide hands-on leadership in a high-volume environment, modeling culinary excellence and strong kitchen standards
- Manage ordering, inventory control, forecasting, and cost management to meet financial goals
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
- Develop, train, and mentor kitchen staff
- foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
- Partner closely with client leadership to drive customer satisfaction and enhance the student dining experience
- Support labor management, payroll processes, and scheduling for back-of-house teams
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to support seamless service for residential dining, retail, and catering operations
- Engage in new concept rollouts, seasonal menu changes, and culinary innovation across campus
- Navigate and support union workforce environments, following collective bargaining guidelines
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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