Executive Chef - Campus Dining Innovator

Sodexo; Portales (NM); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across Resident Dining, Catering, and Retail locations. You will drive standardization, mentor the dining team, and deliver innovative menus while partnering with clients to elevate the campus dining experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, people management, and adherence to ServSafe and HACCP standards in a high-volume setting with a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Mentoring and staff development.
• Advanced menu planning and trend knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and computer systems.
• Problem-solving and independent process implementation.
• ServSafe certified and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production across multiple dining facilities.
• Standardize operations and lead culinary systems.
• Make hires/fires decisions and conduct performance reviews.
• Procure quality ingredients and cost-effective sourcing.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Food safety HACCP

Computer skills

Problem solving

ServSafe

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across Resident Dining, Catering, and Retail locations. You will drive standardization, mentor the dining team, and deliver innovative menus while partnering with clients to elevate the campus dining experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, people management, and adherence to ServSafe and HACCP standards in a high-volume setting with a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.