Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Careers • Potsdam, NY

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About The Position

Inspire through food. Lead with purpose. Teach sustainability. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 2 to join our team at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY . In this leadership role, you will oversee culinary operations in a mid-size university setting, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and student engagement. You’ll manage both daily food service and high-end catering, bringing fresh ideas and operational excellence to the table. Incentives RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

Requirements

• A passion for culinary excellence and innovation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach and develop diverse teams.
• At least 3–5 years of high-volume culinary management experience (campus, corporate, or hospitality preferred).
• Solid understanding of HACCP, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Experience with menu development, purchasing, and inventory systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and uphold brand standards.
• Commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to collaborate with clients, colleagues, and vendors in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ACF certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for culinary teams in retail and catering operations, as well as purchasing and catering management
• Develop and maintain chef/manager schedules; provide coverage and lead annual performance reviews and goal setting using Ingenium
• Standardize and implement all Sodexo culinary systems and procedures, including: Menu planning and execution (Retail, Catering, LTOs, Mindful) Food safety protocols (HACCP), cleaning schedules, production sheets, inventory control, and kitchen presentation.
• Monitor food and physical safety practices; lead all required annual training for hourly staff and maintain audit documentation (GC audit books).
• Partner with vendors and oversee purchasing operations, including financial audits.
• Champion and grow the sustainability program in collaboration with the Director of Culinary Operations.
• Conduct annual Culinary Foundations training for all cooks and support ACF certification for culinary staff.
• Elevate catering and banquet offerings with creative, client-driven menus.
• Foster strong client relationships and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees