Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Group; Ryde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Role Overview

Passionate About Food and People? Lead with Innovation at Sodexo!

Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to join our dynamic team at Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA. This role oversees a large campus dining program with a major focus on retail, resident dining, and catering.

We’re looking for a creative, innovative leader who is passionate about culinary excellence, team development, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Training and employee relations will be key focus areas, making this an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

What You'll Do

Oversee daily food production for retail dining, resident dining, and catering services. Plan and execute menus while ensuring recipe compliance and food quality meet Sodexo’s Culinary Standards. Manage food costs, purchasing compliance, and inventory controls to drive efficiency. Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are upheld at all times. Foster a culture of excellence by training and developing frontline employees. Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high-quality food standards. Utilize food management systems to streamline operations and enhance performance.

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 creative and innovative chef with a passion for food and people.
• Proven experience in high-volume campus dining, retail, and catering.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on employee training and development.
• Experience managing food costs, purchasing, and compliance.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Proficiency in online food management systems.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.