Executive Chef 1

Inspire students through food while teaching what’s possible with sustainable resources.

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Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 1 to lead culinary operations at Dickinson State University located in Dickinson, North Dakota. The Executive Chef will oversee daily food production, menu execution, and front-line team development while ensuring an outstanding student dining experience.

Dickinson sits on the western edge of North Dakota, just 30 minutes from Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the future Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. If you love the outdoors, camping, or lake life, nothing is ever too far. And if college sports are more your style, Dickinson offers a lively and spirited campus community.

In this highly visible role, you will guide a seasoned culinary team, introduce fresh dining concepts, and maintain strong client partnerships built on consistency, quality, and service excellence.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for managing day-to-day culinary operations, including menu development, production standards, ordering and inventory management, scheduling, and staff training. This position plays a key role in elevating the dining program through innovative culinary rotations, Sodexo concepts, and strong leadership that drives both quality and customer satisfaction.

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient production, quality standards, and exceptional service.
• Oversee menu planning, recipe compliance, production forecasting, and inventory management.
• Manage purchasing, food cost analysis, and adherence to Sodexo culinary standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop frontline hourly employees to strengthen culinary skills and team engagement.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety compliance.
• Introduce innovative culinary ideas and seasonal programs to enhance the student dining experience.
• Build strong relationships with campus partners and support long-term client satisfaction and retention.
• Utilize Sodexo’s automated systems for ordering, inventory, and production management.

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–level management experience.
• Demonstrated history of outstanding customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Strong culinary expertise with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop a cohesive team.
• Experience with menu planning, cost controls, food safety, and production management systems.
• A passion for creativity in campus dining, including introducing new concepts, trends, and rotations.
• Ability to foster a positive, professional, and growth-minded kitchen culture.

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 – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.