Executive Chef 3 Job at Sodexo, Commerce, TX

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  • Sodexo
  • Commerce, TX

Job Description

Role Overview:

 

Sodexo’s Campus Dining Segment is seeking a skilled and passionate  Executive Chef 3to lead culinary operations at  East Texas A&M University in  Commerce, Texas . This is a high-impact role overseeing all dining facets—from daily resident meals to signature, high-profile catered events—on a vibrant and growing campus.

 

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:

 

  • Direct culinary operations across  resident dining, retail food outlets, and catering , managing chefs, purchasing, and catering leaders.

  • Collaborate with university stakeholders to create  customized and innovative culinary experiences .

  • Ensure excellence in  food quality, safety, sanitation , and visual presentation.

  • Oversee  purchasing, cost controls, inventory systems , and vendor partnerships.

  • Partner with the Catering Executive Chef to deliver memorable catering services.

  • Develop your team through  training, ACF certifications , and foundational culinary skill building.

  • Drive sustainability, wellness initiatives, and culinary innovation in alignment with Sodexo’s standards.

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:

 

  • Experience leading culinary teams in  campus dining, healthcare, government, or high-volume hospitality environments.

  • Comfortable overseeing  multiple venues , including dining hall, a multi-station food court, and large-scale catering.

  • Leadership style that is  collaborative, calm, and hands-on , with a strong focus on mentoring (approx. 5% active cooking).

  • Strong business acumen with a proven ability to  manage food budgets and control food and labor costs .

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide, Relocation package,

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