Regional Executive Chef – Independent Schools

Sodexo; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities & Tuition

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef for Independent Schools to lead culinary strategy, innovation, training, and operational excellence across a regional portfolio of campuses.

You will mentor teams, influence menus, drive cost control through plate costing and inventory, and represent the brand in client-facing initiatives. This is a senior role with high-impact responsibilities across multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations at scale across multi-location accounts.
• Develop menus and recipes with a focus on innovation.
• Conduct plate costing and inventory control to optimize profitability.
• Mentor and train culinary teams, upholding food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu innovation

Food cost management

Team development

Operational execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Area Executive Chef for Independent Schools to lead culinary strategy, innovation, training, and operational excellence across a regional portfolio of campuses.

You will mentor teams, influence menus, drive cost control through plate costing and inventory, and represent the brand in client-facing initiatives. This is a senior role with high-impact responsibilities across multiple accounts.