Executive Chef 2

Sodexo; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Executive Chef II to lead culinary operations in a vibrant campus dining environment. This role requires a passionate culinary leader with a strong background in catering, retail, and residential dining. Responsibilities include overseeing food production, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, providing a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth. If you're ready to make a difference in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• University or campus dining experience is required.
• Prior experience as an Executive Chef or high-level Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate all aspects of the culinary function.
• Oversee food production, ensuring quality standards are met.

Skills

Catering

Leadership

Financial Management

Food Safety Practices

Team Building

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

Sodexo Campus Segment is seeking a talented Executive Chef II to lead culinary operations at a unionized account located in Long Island, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced campus dining environment.

The ideal candidate is a passionate, team-focused chef with strong culinary technique, financial acumen, and a proven track record in resident dining, catering, and retail food operations. University experience is necessary to understand the unique needs of a campus setting and student dining.

This role provides culinary leadership within a medium-sized unit, including menu planning, program execution, and staff training. The Executive Chef works directly with internal and external clients, managing the full catering process from planning through execution.

What You'll Do

1. Implement and coordinate all aspects of the culinary function

2. Oversee food production, ensuring preparation and execution meets operational and quality standards

3. Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff including cooks and utility workers

4. Manage catering operations and retail dining services

5. Collaborate with clients and internal partners to plan and execute catered events

6. Ensure customer and client satisfaction through exceptional service and food quality

7. Maintain strong financial controls including food and labor cost management

8. Uphold all food safety and physical safety protocols, including HACCP standards

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

• University or campus dining experience is required

• Prior experience as an Executive Chef or high-level Sous Chef, preferably in a campus or large institutional setting

• Strong background in catering, retail, and residential dining

• Excellent team-building and leadership skills, with experience in union environments

• Solid financial management abilities

• Proficiency in food safety practices and systems

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.