Executive Chef 4

Sodexo Careers•Troy, NY

About The Position

Role Overview Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 4 for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY , a prestigious 4-year private institution. This role oversees culinary operations across four dining halls on campus and offers the opportunity to lead at one of the nation’s most respected universities. The Executive Chef will be a polished, energetic culinary professional responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining Sodexo’s highest culinary standards. Incentives RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! What You'll Do Lead and oversee all culinary operations across four campus dining halls. Manage purchasing, inventory, menu compliance, food cost analysis, and production forecasting. Ensure strict adherence to Sodexo culinary standards, including recipe accuracy and food quality. Drive culinary innovation and actively develop, coach, and motivate culinary team members. Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. Utilize automated systems for inventory management, ordering, production, and reporting. 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 Strong culinary leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit environments. Proven skills in menu development, purchasing, cost control, and operational execution. Ability to inspire and develop diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative kitchen culture. Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and safety compliance standards. Familiarity with or ability to learn Sodexo operating systems and automated food management platforms. Professional presence, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding student dining experiences. 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 complete this form . Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 5 years Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Requirements

Strong culinary leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit environments.
Proven skills in menu development, purchasing, cost control, and operational execution.
Ability to inspire and develop diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative kitchen culture.
Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and safety compliance standards.
Familiarity with or ability to learn Sodexo operating systems and automated food management platforms.
Professional presence, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding student dining experiences.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all culinary operations across four campus dining halls.
Manage purchasing, inventory, menu compliance, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.
Ensure strict adherence to Sodexo culinary standards, including recipe accuracy and food quality.
Drive culinary innovation and actively develop, coach, and motivate culinary team members.
Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
Utilize automated systems for inventory management, ordering, production, and reporting.