Campus Executive Chef — Lead Menu Innovation & Teams

Sodexo; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental,Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 at Minnesota State University, Mankato, to lead culinary operations on campus and standardize high-volume kitchen systems. You will drive menu design, supplier relations, and team development, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction across dining services.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, influencing outcomes through leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise and leadership in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving professional development.
• Advanced menu planning with understanding of client preferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of streamlined culinary systems.
• Inspire and mentor a dedicated team.
• Oversee procurement and cost-effective sourcing of ingredients.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client needs and nutrition.
• Drive culinary strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Mentoring teams

Menu planning

Food safety HACCP

ServSafe certification

Problem-solving

Operations efficiency

Computer systems

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 at Minnesota State University, Mankato, to lead culinary operations on campus and standardize high-volume kitchen systems. You will drive menu design, supplier relations, and team development, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction across dining services.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, influencing outcomes through leadership and collaboration.