Executive Chef 3

Inspire Through Food. Lead with Purpose.

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a creative and driven Executive Chef 3 to join our team at The College of New Jersey!

In this high-impact role, you’ll lead all culinary operations across retail and catering venues, bringing innovative, sustainable, and student-focused dining to life. You’ll engage directly with students, staff, and clients—ensuring exceptional food experiences every day.

• Lead all culinary operations across residential, retail, and catering services
• Develop seasonal menus that reflect food trends, local sourcing, and sustainability
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety
• Drive operational excellence in a union environment, ensuring compliance and collaboration
• Actively engage with students, staff, and campus partners to elevate the dining experience
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Train, mentor, and inspire a diverse culinary team

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.

• executive chef or senior culinary leadership experience, preferably in campus, corporate, or high-volume settings

• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and menu development

• Passion for engaging with the campus community and elevating student dining

• Proven success managing food costs, labor, and kitchen operations

• Ability to lead and motivate union and non-union team members

• Excellent communication, organizational, and team-building skills

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.