Executive Chef 2: Campus Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Sodexo; Gunnison (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. This role will oversee the culinary operations for the resident dining hall, catering and retail venue on campus.

You will lead standardization, mentor teams, craft menus, manage procurement, and partner with clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences, while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact leadership role with a focus on innovation, service excellence, and

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading high-volume, fast-paced kitchens (1–3 years) as a baseline expectation.
• Strong menu planning, procurement and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for resident dining hall, catering and retail venues on campus.
• Standardize operations, develop the team, and craft innovative menus meeting client needs.
• Oversee procurement, cost controls, and relationships with suppliers.
• Drive culinary strategy, safety programs (ServSafe/HACCP) and food safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

HACCP

ServSafe

Food safety and compliance

Team development

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. This role will oversee the culinary operations for the resident dining hall, catering and retail venue on campus.

You will lead standardization, mentor teams, craft menus, manage procurement, and partner with clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences, while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact leadership role with a focus on innovation, service excellence, and