Executive Chef

Position: Executive Chef 4
** Role Overview*
* ** Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences?*
* ** RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!*
* ** Sodexo Campus Segment
** is seeking an
** Executive Chef 4
** to lead all culinary operations at
** SUNY Oneonta** , a mid-size public university serving 6,500 students and nationally recognized for excellence and value, located in
** Oneonta, NY.*
* As the
** Executive Chef 4,
** you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all university dining culinary operations. You will drive culinary excellence, ensure high-quality food production, maintain strong client relationships, and support a diverse team across residential dining, retail, catering, and a full-service on-campus bakery. This role is key to upholding Sodexo's mission, values, and commitments while ensuring client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and student-centered service.

** Our dining program includes:*
* + 2 unlimited dining facilities

+ A large retail marketplace featuring grocery, fresh-made sushi, Yella's, and Presto Joe's Pizza

+ 3 coffee/snack shops, including Starbucks, Argo Tea, and Seasons Café

+ A robust catering department

+ A full-service bakery on campus

+ 115 full-time union employees, 30 managers/supervisors/office staff, and 200 student employees during peak operations

SUNY Oneonta is located in the picturesque foothills of the Catskills, in a vibrant community halfway between Albany and Binghamton.

** Incentives*
* RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

** What You'll Do*
* + Lead and oversee all culinary operations across resident dining, retail venues, catering, and bakery services.

+ Direct daily food production including menu planning, purchasing, ordering, inventory, food preparation, and post-meal analysis.

+ Ensure departmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Sodexo and client policies (HACCP, safety, quality assurance, and Eco Sure standards).

+ Foster a culture of culinary excellence through hands-on training, coaching, and implementation of Culinary Foundations standards.

+ Establish and maintain operating procedures, quality benchmarks, and consistent execution across all units.

+ Maintain and enhance client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term retention.

+ Optimize labor, food cost, production efficiency, and resource utilization.

+ Ensure employees are equipped with proper tools, equipment, and resources to meet operational goals.

+ Lead quality improvement initiatives and communicate changes effectively to staff and leadership.

+ Participate as a senior leader in strategic planning, brand implementation, and dining program innovation.

** 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 Senior Culinary Leader in a high-volume, multi-unit environment-preferably in higher education or large-scale institutional dining.

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop diverse culinary and frontline teams.

+ Expertise in large-scale food production, menu development, and recipe standardization.

+ Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.

+ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

+ Ability to manage budgets, food and labor costs, inventory, and operational processes.

+ Commitment to culinary innovation, quality, and an exceptional student dining experience.

+ Passion for mentoring staff and elevating the culinary program through training and professional development.

** Who We Are*
* At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life…