Sodexo at Rock Hill School District serves over 23 schools with a dedicated team of 115 employees. As part of our leadership team, the Chef Manager plays a key role in overseeing culinary operations across six active sites, ensuring high-quality food service that meets both student needs and district expectations.
This position requires a hands-on leader with strong culinary skills, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multi-site operations in a fast-paced K-12 environment. The Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing daily food production, ordering, inventory, and food presentation, while also leading, training, and motivating kitchen teams. The role includes managing catered events when needed and ensuring compliance with USDA guidelines, Sodexo standards, and district policies.
We’re looking for a flexible, service-minded professional who thrives on balancing food quality, operational excellence, and financial accountability — including P&L oversight, labor management, and cost control. Strong communication skills, time management, and the ability to work within a complex- fast paced environment is essential. Bilingual-Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
strong coaching and employee development skills
high volume culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance
can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
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 - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year