Executive Chef 2

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking an innovative and results-driven Executive Chef 2 to lead the culinary program at Pittsburg State University , located in Pittsburg, KS ,as part of an exciting new campus dining partnership. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for the overall culinary direction of the account, including resident dining, retail dining, catering, menu development, food quality, food safety, and team development. The Executive Chef will inspire and lead a diverse culinary team while creating exceptional dining experiences that meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, staff, and guests. The successful candidate will bring a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include overseeing daily culinary operations, maintaining Sodexo culinary standards, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements, managing food and labor costs, supporting client relationships, and developing menus that balance quality, variety, nutrition, and financial performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the culinary vision of a growing dining program while making a meaningful impact on the campus community and student experience. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well‑being and create a healthy learning environment. Incentives Relocation assistance is offered for this role. What You’ll Do be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: 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 More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards strong coaching and employee development skills have a passion for food and innovation. Equal Employment Opportunity We are 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. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience: 2 years. Minimum Functional Experience: 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr