Executive Chef 1

Sodexo • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef at ETSU in Johnson City, TN. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Dining Services is a dynamic, multi-unit program serving over 17,000 students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors daily. Dining at ETSU features The Dining Hall, catering services, concessions, and several innovative National and local retail concepts such as Peppers Grill, The Blended Pedaler, and Just Baked smart vending. The program emphasizes culinary excellence, food safety, sustainability, customer service, and innovation, aligning with the university’s mission to provide an exceptional student experience. The Executive Chef I will join a highly collaborative leadership team dedicated to delivering best-in-class dining through culinary creativity, operational consistency, and student-centered service. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence menu development, quality standards, and team training across multiple locations while supporting ETSU’s strategic vision for dining excellence.

Requirements

• Exemplary communication skills with the ability to lead a large team.
• Strong organizational skills - detail-oriented and task-focused; able to manage conflicting priorities.
• Possesses strong leadership skills and hands-on training approach with an ability to effectively communicate with culinary staff, key personnel, Catering Staff, and Management team.
• Experience in successfully managing food and labor costs, strong computer skills, and HACCP training skills.
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years.
• Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented.
• Have a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus.
• Oversee concept development, menu design, and the implementation of new culinary concepts.
• Drive innovation and excellence in the university's dining program to meet the diverse needs and tastes of the student body and staff.
• Promote customer loyalty and brand image, diagnose customer needs, and recommend appropriate products or services.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree