Job Description

Role Overview

Fast-Paced. Never Boring. You thrive on the variety that each day brings!

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

Sodexo's Campus Segment has an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and talented Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at State Quad Dining Hall at the University at Albany in Albany, NY.

As Executive Chef, you’ll be the culinary lead for one of the university’s key resident dining halls. With a team of 50+ employees, you will drive food quality, safety, and consistency while mentoring staff and delivering an exceptional student dining experience. This is a high-impact, high-volume role perfect for a chef who thrives in a collaborative, student-centered environment.

Incentives

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! 

What You'll Do

• Oversee all culinary operations for State Quad, ensuring Sodexo’s standards for recipe compliance, food quality, and safety are met.

• Train, coach, and develop a large culinary team to maintain excellence and consistency.

• Manage purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.

• Lead menu development, including allergy-friendly and special diet offerings.

• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety protocols.

• Drive a culture of culinary innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

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 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.

What You Bring

• Strong culinary background with experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments.

• Proven leadership in training, mentoring, and developing kitchen teams.

• Deep understanding of food safety, allergens, and special dietary needs.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and cost control skills.

• Passion for student-focused service, food innovation, and team success.

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 experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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