Executive Chef 3

Sodexo is a leading global food services and facilities management company known for its commitment to improving the quality of life for the people it serves and the communities in which it operates. The company serves a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, corporate services, and more, providing integrated solutions that encompass food services, catering, and facilities management. Sodexo prides itself on its emphasis on diversity and inclusion, ensuring a work environment where every employee is valued, respected, and has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully. The company promotes fairness, respect, and equal employment opportunities, fostering a culture where individual ideas and opinions are encouraged and employees can truly be themselves.

This position is with Sodexo's Campus Segment based at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ. The role open is for an Executive Chef 3, which involves overseeing all food and beverage operations across all retail and catering locations on campus. The Executive Chef acts as both a leader and innovator, responsible for developing creative menu options and managing operational finances effectively. This role operates within a unionized employee environment and requires frequent client and student interaction. Visibility during meal periods is essential as well as close collaboration with culinary and management teams.

The Executive Chef's responsibilities include purchasing, ensuring menu compliance, inventory control, and conducting food cost analysis alongside food production forecasting. Ensuring adherence to Sodexo’s culinary standards, including recipe compliance and maintaining high food quality, is critical. Expertise in automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems is required, with a focus on system implementation and ongoing compliance across campus.

Menu development, concept innovation, and customer experience enhancement are pivotal components of this position. The Executive Chef is tasked with driving innovation to meet the diverse tastes and needs of students and staff, fostering customer loyalty, and maintaining a strong brand image. Management skills to lead a large team and the ability to multitask in a high-volume, high-paced setting are essential. The salary for this role is fair and equitable, determined in part by education and years of relevant experience, with additional consideration for skills and training. Sodexo also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and career growth.