Area Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Excellence

Sodexo; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 74,290 - 96,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef based at the University of Nebraska-Kearney in Nebraska. You will drive culinary excellence, standardize operations, and lead a district team with onsite support for multiple accounts, including virtual coordination.

Responsibilities include directing performance, menus, procurement, and client relationships while fostering professional development and continuous improvement across the area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations and teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong menu planning and trend awareness with client-focused approaches.
• Ability to implement HACCP and ServSafe standards across multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Standardize operations across district kitchens and UNK site.
• Lead and develop a high-performing culinary team; drive performance and growth.
• Oversee procurement and cost control to ensure top-quality ingredients are sourced.
• Design menus balancing creativity, client preferences, and nutritional standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchens

Menu planning

HACCP & food safety

ServSafe

Team mentoring

Operations systems

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef based at the University of Nebraska-Kearney in Nebraska. You will drive culinary excellence, standardize operations, and lead a district team with onsite support for multiple accounts, including virtual coordination.

Responsibilities include directing performance, menus, procurement, and client relationships while fostering professional development and continuous improvement across the area.