Executive Chef 2

Role Overview: Are you a passionate "foodie" ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Sodexo is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at the University of Tennessee – Martin (UTM), a vibrant public university located in Martin, TN (about 60 miles north of Jackson and 136 miles from Memphis). This account includes Resident Dining, Catering, and Retail operations. As Executive Chef, you’ll be the driving force behind all culinary operations, including resident dining and catering.  What You'll Do: Designing and executing creative, student-focused menusOverseeing food ordering, inventory, purchasing, and schedulingManaging food and labor costs to achieve financial goalsLeading and mentoring a team of 30–40 employees, including 1 Sous ChefCoordinating and executing catering events both on and off campusEnsuring the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and HACCP complianceTraining and developing staff while fostering a positive kitchen culture What We Offer: 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring: Career-driven with strong organizational and time-management skillsHands-on and student-focused, with a passion for mentoring and teaching in the kitchenSkilled in menu planning, food & labor cost management, and culinary innovationKnowledgeable in HACCP, safety standards, and sanitation complianceComfortable with technology and reporting systems Who We Are: 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. Qualifications & Requirements: Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Created: 2025-09-29