Executive Chef 2

Role Overview: Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for South Dakota State University located in Brookings, South Dakota. This Executive Chef will manage the dining programs in the Resident dining. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment. Incentives: Relocation Assistance is available When considering this opportunity, please keep in mind that the selected candidate will be responsible for managing a team of cooks, sous chefs, and other support staff. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality dining experiences to students. If you are a motivated and experienced chef looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the Resident Dining program at South Dakota State University, including menu planning, food preparation, and presentation. • Lead and manage a team of cooks, sous chefs, and other support staff to ensure high-quality dining experiences are delivered to students. • Develop and implement menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of students, faculty, and staff. • Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, as well as Sodexo's quality standards. • Collaborate with the university's sustainability team to develop and implement sustainable food practices and initiatives. • Build strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff to understand their dining needs and preferences. • Develop and manage budgets for Resident Dining, including labor, food, and supplies. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies to continuously improve the quality of our dining services. • Participate in Sodexo's continuous improvement process to identify opportunities for growth and development. • Other duties as assigned by management.