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Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to lead culinary operations for the Colleges of Fenway—a unique consortium of three institutions: MassArt, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Located in the heart of Boston, this position offers an exciting opportunity to bring innovation, leadership, and elevated dining experiences to a vibrant campus community.
As the Executive Chef 3, you will serve as the culinary leader for a large, multi-unit dining program, overseeing menu development, training, program execution, and the full catering lifecycle—from planning through flawless execution. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and campus partners to deliver exceptional culinary experiences while ensuring operational excellence, strong financial performance, and team development.
Lead and develop a team of chefs, retail culinary staff, catering leads, and the purchasing/catering manager.
Manage scheduling for chefs and managers; conduct annual evaluations and goal setting using Sodexo’s Ingenium platform.
Standardize and execute all culinary systems and procedures, including:
Catering and retail menu programs
LTOs, STG, and Mindful initiatives
Panning charts, production standards, and puree standardization
FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, staffing plans, sanitation and safety processes
Maintain full ownership of food and physical safety, including annual training for hourly staff.
Perform routine audits, create follow-up action plans, and maintain accurate GC audit documentation.
Collaborate with vendors on procurement; oversee purchasing operations and financial purchasing audits.
Support sustainability efforts alongside the Director of Culinary Operations.
Deliver yearly culinary foundations training for cooks and help guide chefs toward ACF certification.
Improve, standardize, and elevate catering and banquet services; design menus tailored to client needs.
Introduce innovative concepts, seasonal offerings, and fresh ideas across retail, catering, and dining programs.
Build strong client relationships across the Colleges of Fenway community.
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.
Proven leadership experience in high-volume culinary operations, including menu development and staff training.
Strong knowledge of food cost management, labor planning, culinary standards, and food safety practices.
Ability to implement consistent systems, drive culinary excellence, and influence multiple stakeholders.
Exceptional creativity and passion for delivering innovative, high-quality culinary experiences.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a large campus environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with clients and teams.
A commitment to sustainability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Culinary Certification highly preferred; ACF certification or interest in pursuing it is a plus.
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.