Area Executive Chef Job at Sodexo, Boston, MA

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  • Sodexo
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview:

Grow your career and lead a team that shares your passion for making a difference!

 

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an experienced and innovative Area Executive Chef to support six schools in the Boston metro area within our Campus Segment .

 

As the Area Executive Chef , you will oversee culinary operations across multiple university accounts, driving innovation, consistency, and excellence in resident dining, retail, concessions, and catering. You will elevate the student dining experience by implementing current campus dining trends, supporting menu development, leading culinary training, and ensuring adherence to Sodexo’s culinary and safety standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong culinary expertise, high-volume experience, and a commitment to operational and financial success.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead and support culinary operations across multiple university campuses.

  • Drive menu innovation and ensure alignment with campus dining trends.

  • Oversee resident dining, retail, concessions, and catering programs.

  • Develop, train, mentor, and motivate unit culinary teams to consistently deliver high-quality food and service.

  • Support menu development, recipe rollouts, and culinary standards across all units.

  • Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

  • Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.

  • Ensure Sodexo’s culinary standards, recipe compliance, and quality expectations are met.

  • Utilize food management systems for ordering, inventory, production, and operational oversight.

  • Collaborate with unit leaders to drive excellence and support financial 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:
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • Demonstrated experience managing high-volume food production.

  • Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines, menu development, and campus dining trends.

  • Proven ability to control food costs while maintaining high-quality cuisine.

  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to train, mentor, and develop teams.

  • Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.

  • Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, and production systems.

  • A passion for innovation and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

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

Job Tags

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