Executive Chef 2: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

Sodexo; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at Southwest Baptist University to lead dining operations, standardize processes, and craft menus that meet client needs while achieving financial goals. You’ll manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; influence and negotiate across the organization, and drive culinary excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires ServSafe and HACCP knowledge, plus strong procurement, vendor relations, and

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of management/related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining operations and standardize culinary processes.
• Manage menu planning, food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Oversee budgeting and inventory management.
• Develop and mentor staff to drive performance.
• Foster partnerships with clients to elevate the dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Team development

Budgeting

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at Southwest Baptist University to lead dining operations, standardize processes, and craft menus that meet client needs while achieving financial goals. You’ll manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; influence and negotiate across the organization, and drive culinary excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires ServSafe and HACCP knowledge, plus strong procurement, vendor relations, and