Executive Chef, Universities at Sodexo Madison, SD

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Downtown Boulder Partnership is seeking an Executive Chef for Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. This leadership position requires strong culinary skills and active engagement with students, faculty, and staff during service hours to ensure an exceptional dining experience.

Key responsibilities include overseeing culinary production for dining and catering, managing food safety standards, and contributing to marketing strategies. Benefits include medical care, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in culinary operations with supervisory responsibilities.
• 1–3 years of kitchen management experience in a recognized restaurant or hospitality concept.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary production for resident dining and catering.
• Be engaged during service hours to support the campus community.
• Oversee compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership experience in culinary operations

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Culinary background

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Sodexo systems (DRiVE, Market Connections)

Job description

Executive Chef – Universities

Location: Madison, SD.

Overview

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. The role involves daily culinary operations in a high‑volume resident dining program and catering services, as well as various sporting event concessions. This hands‑on leadership position requires strong culinary skills, exceptional organization, and a collaborative spirit. The Executive Chef will be actively engaged with students, faculty, and staff—especially during peak service times—to ensure an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of culinary production for resident dining and catering.
• Be present and engaged during service hours to interact with and support the campus community.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and team members to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards.
• Manage labor scheduling, food and labor costs, and inventory control.
• Contribute to marketing and student engagement strategies.

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

• Proven leadership experience in culinary operations, with prior supervisory responsibilities.
• 1–3 years of kitchen management experience in a recognized restaurant or hospitality concept.
• Strong culinary background, including production and food safety expertise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Sodexo systems like DRiVE and Market Connections (TMC), or a readiness to learn new technology quickly.
• Passion for customer service and delivering high‑quality food experiences.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of functional experience in food or culinary services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sodexo is 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.