Area Executive Chef

Sodexo; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at the University of Jamestown and support multiple campus programs. This role involves team management, culinary training, and oversight of food quality and safety standards, offering a competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years management experience necessary.
• Minimum 3 years functional culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and motivate teams across five campus accounts.
• Manage purchasing, menu compliance, and food cost analysis.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Team management

Menu compliance

Food cost analysis

Food safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Automated Food Management Systems

Job description

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Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference!

Sodexo Campus Dining is seeking an experienced culinarian for an Area Executive Chef position, responsible for culinary operations at the University of Jamestown campus, supporting special events/catering, and providing culinary training for 4 other North Dakota University Culinary Programs.

This hands-on role requires experience managing high-volume dining and food production, preferably in campus or hospital settings, overseeing multiple locations, and strong catering skills. Sodexo provides food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions for college campuses.

The ideal candidate will have a Culinary Degree or equivalent experience and diverse menu knowledge in high-volume dining. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your culinary career!

Incentives

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and motivating teams across five campus accounts.
• Managing purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and forecasting, with knowledge of automated Food Management Systems.
• Ensuring culinary standards, recipe compliance, and food quality.
• Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Willingness to travel weekly, including some overnights.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Additional information is provided upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years management experience
• Minimum 3 years functional experience

Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Facilities Services, Healthcare, Hospitality

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