Regional Area Executive Chef - Independent Schools

Sodexo; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; 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 Area Executive Chef for Independent Schools to lead culinary strategy, innovation, training, and operational excellence across Chicago, Texas, and surrounding markets. You will drive menu development, coach teams, and elevate dining experiences for independent school communities.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, hands-on training, and collaboration with multiple leadership teams to deliver exceptional hospitality across a broad regional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 5 years.
• Related Experience: 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multi-site, high-volume accounts.
• Develop menus and recipe innovation for diverse school programs.
• Oversee plate costing, inventory control, and use of culinary management systems.
• Mentor and train culinary teams to improve performance and standards.
• Recruit and develop strong culinary talent across locations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu innovation

Food cost management

Team development

Operational execution

Food safety

Culinary systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Culinary systems (FMS)

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef for Independent Schools to lead culinary strategy, innovation, training, and operational excellence across Chicago, Texas, and surrounding markets. You will drive menu development, coach teams, and elevate dining experiences for independent school communities.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, hands-on training, and collaboration with multiple leadership teams to deliver exceptional hospitality across a broad regional portfolio.