Executive Chef 2

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is a premier football and large-scale event stadium located in Memphis, Tennessee. With a seating capacity of 58,325, the stadium serves as the home venue for the University of Memphis Tigers football team, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, and hosts major outdoor concerts. This iconic venue attracts thousands of visitors for a variety of high-energy events and is a focal point of community engagement and entertainment in the region. Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, supported by its partnership with Sodexo, is committed to providing outstanding food service and memorable customer experiences through innovative culinary offerings and exceptional service standards.

The role offered at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is a critical leadership position focused on driving culinary excellence across all food service operations within the stadium. As a culinary leader, you will take charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and crafting innovative menus tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients and guests. This position emphasizes not only operational success but also the creation of elevated dining experiences by building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will work as an individual contributor responsible for completing specialized technical tasks and projects to support daily culinary operations. While much of the work is performed independently, collaboration with team members is essential to ensure consistent quality and seamless execution. The role demands a high level of culinary expertise, leadership, and organizational skills, combined with creativity in menu design and a keen understanding of client preferences and nutritional standards.

Sodexo offers a fair and equitable salary range for this position, from $64,600 to $83,600 per year, depending on your education, experience, and skills. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Working with Sodexo means being part of a global organization dedicated to improving quality of life and contributing positively to communities.

In this role, you will lead the implementation of streamlined culinary systems that enhance efficiency and consistency, mentor and inspire a dedicated culinary team, and oversee procurement and purchasing activities to ensure top-quality ingredients and cost-effective sourcing. Your responsibilities will extend to designing menus that balance creativity with client expectations, championing fresh culinary ideas, and fostering meaningful client relationships through exceptional service and collaboration. Your efforts will be fundamental in shaping culinary strategy and fostering continuous improvement within the venue.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments, strong leadership and management capabilities, and advanced menu planning aptitude. You will also possess proficiency in technology to optimize operations, excellent problem-solving skills, and deep knowledge of food safety standards, including ServSafe certification and HACCP principles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine your culinary talents with leadership responsibility in a dynamic and prestigious setting.