• Executive Chef 3

    Sodexo (New Britain, CT)


    Role Overview

     

    Inspire students through food. Lead with purpose. Champion sustainability.

     

    **Sodexo's Campus Segment** is seeking an **Executive Chef 3** for **Central Connecticut State University** in **New Britain, CT** . This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the culinary experience on campus, from resident dining to high-profile catered events. We're looking for a dynamic culinary leader with strong campus or high-volume experience, a passion for mentoring teams, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

    What You'll Do

    + Lead all culinary operations across resident dining, retail, and catering, overseeing a team of chefs, purchasing, and catering managers.

    + Collaborate with clients and university leadership to design and deliver customized, innovative food experiences.

    + Drive consistency and excellence in food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation across all outlets.

    + Manage food cost, purchasing compliance, inventory systems, and vendor relationships.

    + Support and oversee catering operations, collaborating closely with the Catering Executive Chef.

    + Train and develop staff with a focus on continuous improvement, culinary certifications (ACF), and foundational cooking skills.

    + Champion Sodexo standards, including sustainability initiatives, culinary innovation, and wellness-focused menus.

     

    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

    + Proven experience managing union and non-union teams in a high-volume setting.

    + Strong background in campus dining, hospitality, healthcare, government, or large-scale food service operations.

    + Ability to juggle multiple venues—two dining halls, one multi-station food court, a retail store, and large-scale catering.

    + A hands-on coach who spends time mentoring (5% hands-on cooking), with a calm, collaborative leadership style.

    + Financial savvy in managing food budgets and controlling food 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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

     

    Qualifications & Requirements

     

    Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

     

    Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

     

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

     

    **Location** _US-CT-NEW BRITAIN_

    **System ID** _980792_

    **Category** _Culinary_

    **Relocation Type** _No_

    **Employment Status** _Full-Time_

    **Posted Range** _$74900 to $113190_

    **Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_

     

    _On-Site_