Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
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 is a global leader in quality of life services, providing innovative solutions in food service, facilities management, and other integrated services to clients worldwide. Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities, Sodexo operates with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Within the higher education sector, Sodexo partners with universities to deliver exceptional dining experiences, blending culinary excellence with operational expertise to support vibrant and engaging campus environments.
At the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut, Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to lead all culinary operations for resident dining services. This pivotal role requires a seasoned culinary professional to oversee two dining commons as well as provide support for retail dining operations across the campus. The Executive Chef will play a strategic role in menu development, food production, quality assurance, and presentation, ensuring that every meal served reflects Sodexo's commitment to excellence and innovation.
The Executive Chef will manage critical financial components including food and labor budgets, cost controls, inventory management, and forecasting. Beyond managing day-to-day operations, this role entails standardizing culinary processes through implementation of Sodexo's systems, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency. Compliance with food safety and sanitation standards such as HACCP and regular Gold Check audits are essential responsibilities, maintaining a safe and healthful environment for students and staff alike.
This leadership position demands outstanding management skills, including coaching, training, and developing culinary and hourly staff to achieve operational excellence. The Executive Chef will also collaborate closely with campus leadership and clients to foster strong relationships and deliver extraordinary dining experiences. Creativity is highly valued, as the role includes developing innovative dining concepts, limited-time offers, and retail menu enhancements designed to engage students and encourage positive dining experiences.
Additional duties include supporting catering and banquet services by designing customized menus and ensuring smooth execution of special events. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, positioning the resident dining services as a benchmark for excellence within the Sodexo network and the higher education sector.
This full-time leadership role offers competitive compensation determined by experience, education, and skills, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Sodexo provides medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement. The company prioritizes a supportive work environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced, ensuring employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.
Joining Sodexo at the University of New Haven offers an unparalleled opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef to lead high-volume dining operations within a vibrant academic community. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about culinary innovation, operational excellence, and cultivating memorable guest experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
At the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut, Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to lead all culinary operations for resident dining services. This pivotal role requires a seasoned culinary professional to oversee two dining commons as well as provide support for retail dining operations across the campus. The Executive Chef will play a strategic role in menu development, food production, quality assurance, and presentation, ensuring that every meal served reflects Sodexo's commitment to excellence and innovation.
The Executive Chef will manage critical financial components including food and labor budgets, cost controls, inventory management, and forecasting. Beyond managing day-to-day operations, this role entails standardizing culinary processes through implementation of Sodexo's systems, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency. Compliance with food safety and sanitation standards such as HACCP and regular Gold Check audits are essential responsibilities, maintaining a safe and healthful environment for students and staff alike.
This leadership position demands outstanding management skills, including coaching, training, and developing culinary and hourly staff to achieve operational excellence. The Executive Chef will also collaborate closely with campus leadership and clients to foster strong relationships and deliver extraordinary dining experiences. Creativity is highly valued, as the role includes developing innovative dining concepts, limited-time offers, and retail menu enhancements designed to engage students and encourage positive dining experiences.
Additional duties include supporting catering and banquet services by designing customized menus and ensuring smooth execution of special events. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, positioning the resident dining services as a benchmark for excellence within the Sodexo network and the higher education sector.
This full-time leadership role offers competitive compensation determined by experience, education, and skills, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Sodexo provides medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement. The company prioritizes a supportive work environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced, ensuring employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.
Joining Sodexo at the University of New Haven offers an unparalleled opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef to lead high-volume dining operations within a vibrant academic community. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about culinary innovation, operational excellence, and cultivating memorable guest experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years management experience
- Minimum 3 years functional experience
- Proven experience in executive chef or senior culinary leadership roles
- Strong financial and operational management skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities
- Ability to innovate and engage in menu development
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as an executive chef executive sous chef or senior culinary leader in higher education hospitality healthcare or large-volume food service environments
- Strong financial management skills with experience managing food costs labor budgets purchasing and inventory controls
- Demonstrated success leading high-volume resident dining retail or multi-unit food service operations
- Extensive knowledge of food safety regulations HACCP sanitation standards and audit compliance
- Experience implementing standardized culinary systems production processes and quality assurance programs
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and mentoring culinary teams
- Excellent client-facing communication and relationship-building abilities
- Creativity and passion for menu innovation student engagement and culinary excellence
- Experience with catering banquet operations and special events is preferred
- Familiarity with Sodexo systems and programs is a plus
Job Duties
- Lead all culinary operations for resident dining including menu development production quality assurance and presentation
- Manage food and labor budgets food cost controls inventory management and forecasting
- Standardize and implement Sodexo culinary systems procedures and best practices across dining operations
- Ensure compliance with all food safety sanitation HACCP and physical safety standards
- Conduct and maintain Gold Check audits implement corrective action plans and ensure audit readiness
- Oversee Food Management System (FMS) implementation monitoring auditing and menu standardization
- Partner with procurement teams and vendors to manage purchasing processes and financial controls
- Develop innovative dining concepts limited-time offers (LTOs) and retail menu enhancements that drive student engagement
- Collaborate with campus leadership and clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences and maintain strong relationships
- Support and improve catering and banquet services by creating customized menus and ensuring flawless execution
- Lead coach train and develop culinary and hourly staff to achieve operational excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality efficiency and customer satisfaction
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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