
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sodexo Campus Segment, a part of the global Sodexo Group, is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive food service and facilities management solutions, focused on creating positive dining experiences and sustainable operations across educational campuses. Sodexo is a global company known for its commitment to improving the quality of life for customers and employees through personalized services that inspire and support communities. At its core, Sodexo emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and exceptional hospitality, making it a top choice for campus dining services that prioritize both quality and environmental responsibility. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and respectful workplace for all employees, with ample opportunities for career growth and development.
The Executive Chef 3 role in Boston, MA, is a pivotal leadership position designed to inspire students and campus communities through food while promoting sustainable resource use. This full-time role offers a competitive salary based on education, experience, skills, and training, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. As Executive Chef 3, you will lead culinary operations for a medium-sized unit on campus, overseeing menu development, program execution, and staff management. This position requires a dynamic individual skilled at blending culinary creativity with operational efficiency to deliver exceptional dining experiences across residential, retail, catering, and special event venues.
Your responsibilities will include implementing Sodexo's culinary standards while fostering a culture of growth and excellence among culinary staff. Collaboration with internal teams and external clients is a key part of this role, as you guide the full catering process from concept to flawless execution. You will play a strategic role in advancing sustainability initiatives, improving food quality, and introducing innovative ideas that resonate with the student body and campus partners.
This role demands expertise in food safety, cost control, menu engineering, and culinary production systems. As a leader, you will train, mentor, and evaluate culinary teams, fostering their development through programs such as ACF certification pathways. Operational oversight extends to financial management, purchasing, and vendor relations, ensuring that all culinary functions align with Sodexo’s goals and campus needs. The Executive Chef 3 will also champion training initiatives to uphold Sodexo standards and maintain compliance with food safety regulations and audit requirements.
Working at Sodexo means you join a company dedicated to making every day better for those they serve, reflecting a strong commitment to social, economic, and environmental progress. The Executive Chef 3 role offers a unique opportunity to influence campus dining by creating memorable, sustainable food experiences that support the educational mission. Sodexo supports its employees with competitive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with matching contributions; paid time off; company holidays; and opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement.
If you are a creative culinary professional with a passion for leadership, sustainability, and community engagement, this role offers an inspiring platform to make a meaningful impact within a well-established global organization. Sodexo is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, welcoming candidates who bring unique perspectives and a shared vision for excellence.
The Executive Chef 3 role in Boston, MA, is a pivotal leadership position designed to inspire students and campus communities through food while promoting sustainable resource use. This full-time role offers a competitive salary based on education, experience, skills, and training, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. As Executive Chef 3, you will lead culinary operations for a medium-sized unit on campus, overseeing menu development, program execution, and staff management. This position requires a dynamic individual skilled at blending culinary creativity with operational efficiency to deliver exceptional dining experiences across residential, retail, catering, and special event venues.
Your responsibilities will include implementing Sodexo's culinary standards while fostering a culture of growth and excellence among culinary staff. Collaboration with internal teams and external clients is a key part of this role, as you guide the full catering process from concept to flawless execution. You will play a strategic role in advancing sustainability initiatives, improving food quality, and introducing innovative ideas that resonate with the student body and campus partners.
This role demands expertise in food safety, cost control, menu engineering, and culinary production systems. As a leader, you will train, mentor, and evaluate culinary teams, fostering their development through programs such as ACF certification pathways. Operational oversight extends to financial management, purchasing, and vendor relations, ensuring that all culinary functions align with Sodexo’s goals and campus needs. The Executive Chef 3 will also champion training initiatives to uphold Sodexo standards and maintain compliance with food safety regulations and audit requirements.
Working at Sodexo means you join a company dedicated to making every day better for those they serve, reflecting a strong commitment to social, economic, and environmental progress. The Executive Chef 3 role offers a unique opportunity to influence campus dining by creating memorable, sustainable food experiences that support the educational mission. Sodexo supports its employees with competitive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with matching contributions; paid time off; company holidays; and opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement.
If you are a creative culinary professional with a passion for leadership, sustainability, and community engagement, this role offers an inspiring platform to make a meaningful impact within a well-established global organization. Sodexo is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, welcoming candidates who bring unique perspectives and a shared vision for excellence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of management experience
- Minimum 3 years work experience in food or culinary services
- Proven leadership experience in a high-volume culinary environment
- Strong skills in team development, training, and coaching
- Expertise in food safety, cost controls, menu engineering, and production systems
- Creativity and passion for sustainability
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and campus partners
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of management experience in culinary or food service
- Minimum 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
- Proven leadership experience in a high-volume culinary environment
- Strong skills in team development, training, and coaching
- Expertise in food safety, cost controls, menu engineering, and production systems
- Creativity, passion for the craft, and a commitment to sustainability
- Ability to build relationships with clients, students, and campus partners
Job Duties
- Implement and coordinate all culinary functions across campus dining
- Direct, train, and mentor cooks, utility staff, and culinary supervisors
- Ensure food production meets Sodexo standards for quality, consistency, taste, and presentation
- Oversee catering and retail culinary operations, ensuring flawless event execution
- Maintain full compliance with food safety, physical safety, and HACCP programs
- Directly manage retail and catering chefs, as well as purchasing and catering managers
- Create and manage chef/manager schedules
- step in to support coverage when needed
- Conduct annual evaluations and goal-setting for culinary leaders using Ingenium
- Build strong client relationships across the School and serve as a culinary ambassador
- Implement and standardize Sodexo culinary systems: catering, retail menus, LTOs, STG, Mindful, panning charts, production standards, inventory controls, FMS sheets, and more
- Monitor, audit, and roll out new menu programs and culinary initiatives
- Lead annual training for all hourly associates and maintain GC audit documentation
- Manage food and labor costs effectively to meet financial targets
- Partner with vendors and oversee purchasing operations, including financial audits
- Support and advance campus sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Culinary Operations
- Deliver culinary foundations training to cooks each year
- Support ACF certification pathways for chefs with guidance from the Director of Culinary Operations
- Elevate catering and banquet offerings with custom menus tailored to client needs
- Introduce innovative, fresh ideas across retail, catering, and dining programs
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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