Executive Chef 2

Sodexo • Johnson City, TN

127d

About The Position

Working together, supporting your team, and reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Dining Services provides exceptional culinary experiences that support student life, academic success, and campus community engagement. Our program serves over 14,000 students, faculty, staff, and guests through a diverse portfolio of operations, including: A state-of-the-art residential dining hall serving thousands of meals daily. Signature campus concepts include Pepper's Grill and Treehouse. Catering services supporting VIP university events, athletics, and community functions. Concession operations at athletic venues and special events. Dining Services is committed to fresh, high-quality food with an emphasis on variety, nutrition, sustainability, and customer service. Our goal is to create welcoming spaces where the ETSU community can connect over food while ensuring operational excellence and fiscal responsibility. The Executive Chef will lead culinary innovation, menu development, food quality, and presentation across all platforms, while mentoring a diverse culinary team to deliver an outstanding dining experience that reflects the university's mission and values.

Requirements

• High-volume, quality-focused culinary management experience, preferably within a campus dining setting
• 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

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting
• 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
• Driving 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
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree