School Dining Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Excellence

Sodexo; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welln

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo in New Jersey is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations for a school dining program, shaping the student experience through quality food, strong team leadership, and innovative dining solutions.

You’ll combine culinary creativity with purpose, partner with school leaders, mentor frontline teams, and deliver nutritious meals that support student success while strengthening the school community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; management experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, school-based or institutional dining.
• Strong leadership and financial acumen for menu execution and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and standardize processes for consistency.
• Mentor frontline teams and drive professional development.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutrition standards.
• Oversee procurement and cost-effective sourcing to maintain quality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu design

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Food safety HACCP

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

Procurement systems

Job description

Sodexo in New Jersey is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations for a school dining program, shaping the student experience through quality food, strong team leadership, and innovative dining solutions.

You’ll combine culinary creativity with purpose, partner with school leaders, mentor frontline teams, and deliver nutritious meals that support student success while strengthening the school community.