Campus Dining Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation

Sodexo; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo's Campus Dining segment seeks an Executive Chef to lead dining operations at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota. You will standardize operations, mentor staff, and design menus that meet client needs and nutrition standards.

Accountable for people management, resource deployment, and performance reviews, with a focus on driving culinary excellence and continuous improvement across the campus dining program.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Leadership and management experience with mentoring teams.
• Advanced menu planning aligned with client preferences and nutrition standards.
• Proficient with computer systems to streamline operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations campus-wide and standardize processes.
• Mentor and develop dining teams and future leaders.
• Oversee procurement and sourcing of ingredients to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Design menus balancing creativity, client needs, and nutrition standards.
• Drive culinary strategy and continuous improvement across the area.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Team mentoring

Operational excellence

Food safety HACCP

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo's Campus Dining segment seeks an Executive Chef to lead dining operations at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota. You will standardize operations, mentor staff, and design menus that meet client needs and nutrition standards.

Accountable for people management, resource deployment, and performance reviews, with a focus on driving culinary excellence and continuous improvement across the campus dining program.