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Job Title


Senior Area Executive Chef


Company : Sodexo


Location : CHICAGO, IL


Created : 2025-07-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role Overview: Sodexo is seeking an experienced Senior Area Executive Chef for a Campus District. States will include Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. This position provides culinary support to units in terms of cross unit culinary expertise, sales presentation support, bench strength to District/Area. This position can live in any of the 5 states close to a major airport, with 60-65% travel involved. 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 What You'll Do: ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food qualitymanage food costing, controls and compliancedevelop menus and manage inventoryhave high expectations for customer service and quality of foodhave the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employeeshave a passion for food and innovationhave knowledge of special diets and allergens 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: a strong culinary background and presence, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trendsexcellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policiesprevious experience working in a high volume facility; andstrong management skills. 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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years