Area Executive Chef

Sodexo Group; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking an experienced Area Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations in a Campus District across South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. This role requires 70% travel and focuses on high culinary leadership, menu development, and maintaining Sodexo's culinary standards. The successful candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for food innovation, while contributing to creating a positive dining experience for students.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum management experience of 3 years needed.
• At least 3 years of functional experience within a culinary role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality.
• Manage food costing, controls, and compliance.
• Develop menus and manage inventory.

Skills

Culinary Background

Leadership

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Food Innovation

Knowledge of Special Diets

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Area Executive Chef to support a Campus District covering South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and surrounding areas with potential for future growth.This role provides high culinary leadership across multiple accounts, offering expertise in menu development, sales presentation support, and operational strength to District and Area teams. This position is 70% travel based. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

What You'll Do

• ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality
• manage food costing, controls and compliance
• develop menus and manage inventory
• have high expectations for customer service and quality of food
• have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees
• have a passion for food and innovation
• have knowledge of special diets and allergens

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• a strong culinary background and presence, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies
• previous experience working in a high volume facility; and
• strong management skills.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years