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Role Overview

Ignite Culinary Excellence at The University of Saint Joseph!

Sodexo is seeking a passionate and visionary **Executive Chef 2** to lead the culinary experience at The University of Saint Joseph. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape campus dining, elevate catering services, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional food with purpose. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a flair for fine dining presentation, this role offers the perfect blend of creativity, leadership, and impact.

What You'll Do

+ Lead and manage all culinary operations for residential dining and catering services.

+ Oversee menu execution and ensure consistent quality and presentation.

+ Coach and mentor culinary staff in fine dining techniques and customer service excellence.

+ Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards.

+ Collaborate with campus partners to enhance the student dining experience.

+ Drive innovation in menu planning and sustainability initiatives.

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 as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a high-volume setting.

+ Expertise in catering and residential dining operations.

+ Strong leadership and team development skills.

+ Passion for culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

+ Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.

+ Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and professional kitchen culture.

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 - 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.

**Location** _US-CT-WEST HARTFORD_

**System ID** _984540_

**Category** _Culinary_

**Employment Status** _Full-Time_

_Exempt_

**Posted Range** _$59600 to $90090_

**Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_

_On-Site_