Executive Chef 2

Job description

Role Overview Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and want to advance your culinary career in a leadership role? Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to support the vibrant and growing dining program at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) . Home to more than 10,000 students, CCSU offers a diverse culinary landscape that includes Memorial Hall Café, the newly opened Hilltop Café, Starbucks, multiple retail venues, and our newest concept, ZIME. This role is crucial in leading culinary operations and ensuring exceptional quality across both residential and retail dining. What You'll Do: Lead daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues, ensuring consistent, high-quality food production. Oversee menu execution, recipe adherence, production planning, and food presentation. Provide hands-on leadership in a high-volume environment, modeling culinary excellence and strong kitchen standards. Manage ordering, inventory control, forecasting, and cost management to meet financial goals. Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards. Develop, train, and mentor kitchen staff; foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative...