Executive Chef 3 - Campus Dining Leader

Sodexo; Brookings (SD); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo's Executive Chef 3 at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD leads all campus culinary operations including the Resident dining program, Retail and Catering. You will drive culinary excellence, standardize operations, mentor teams, and design menus that meet diverse client needs while elevating the dining experience.

This role manages people, directs resources, and partners with clients to improve service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent culinary experience.
• 1–3 years of management experience in foodservice.
• 1–3 years of related culinary operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Resident Dining, Retail and Catering operations on campus.
• Lead standardization of culinary operations and menu development.
• Mentor and develop culinary teams; hire/fire decisions.
• Partner with clients to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchens

Menu development

Staff mentoring

Operational standardization

Food safety HACCP

ServSafe certified

Procurement & sourcing

Performance management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Job description

Sodexo's Executive Chef 3 at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD leads all campus culinary operations including the Resident dining program, Retail and Catering. You will drive culinary excellence, standardize operations, mentor teams, and design menus that meet diverse client needs while elevating the dining experience.

This role manages people, directs resources, and partners with clients to improve service.