Executive Chef 2

Working together, supporting your team, and reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you.

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at Lehigh University (LU), a private research university in Bethlehem, PA. As the Executive Chef, you will provide culinary leadership for campus dining operations, including menu planning, food safety, and staff management. You’ll work directly with the retail director and campus partners to deliver innovative, student-centered dining experiences while maintaining Sodexo’s standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.

• Lead the culinary operations for all catering events, from large-scale productions to intimate, high-end dinners.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo culinary standards, recipes, and food quality expectations.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Develop, train, and motivate the culinary team to achieve excellence and embrace innovation.
• Partner in menu planning, labor scheduling, and marketing initiatives.
• Provide an exceptional customer service experience to students, faculty, and guests

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.

• 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

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.