Executive Chef 3

Sodexo; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to oversee culinary operations at a prominent university in Connecticut. The role involves managing teams, ensuring food quality and sustainability, and collaborating with clients to enhance dining experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership in high-volume settings and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management roles in food or culinary services.
• Experience in high-volume settings, preferably campus dining or catering.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for dining, retail, and catering services.
• Manage purchasing, food costs, and staff training.
• Collaborate with leadership to design food experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Mentoring

Budget Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Role Overview

Inspire students through food. Lead with purpose. Champion sustainability.

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the culinary experience on campus, from resident dining to high-profile catered events. We're looking for a dynamic culinary leader with strong campus or high-volume experience, a passion for mentoring teams, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead all culinary operations across resident dining, retail, and catering, overseeing a team of chefs, purchasing, and catering managers.

• Collaborate with clients and university leadership to design and deliver customized, innovative food experiences.

• Drive consistency and excellence in food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation across all outlets.

• Manage food cost, purchasing compliance, inventory systems, and vendor relationships.

• Support and oversee catering operations, collaborating closely with the Catering Executive Chef.

• Train and develop staff with a focus on continuous improvement, culinary certifications (ACF), and foundational cooking skills.

• Champion Sodexo standards, including sustainability initiatives, culinary innovation, and wellness-focused menus.

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

• Proven experience managing union and non-union teams in a high-volume setting.

• Strong background in campus dining, hospitality, healthcare, government, or large-scale food service operations.

• Ability to juggle multiple venues—two dining halls, one multi-station food court, a retail store, and large-scale catering.

• A hands-on coach who spends time mentoring (5% hands-on cooking), with a calm, collaborative leadership style.

• Financial savvy in managing food budgets and controlling food costs.

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.