Executive Chef 3

Role Overview

• Working together, supporting your team, and reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you.


• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (12 pm - 10 pm)


• Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef at ETSU in Johnson City, TN. East Tennessee State University (ETSU), located in Johnson City, TN, is a dynamic public institution serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors across a vibrant and rapidly growing campus. ETSU Dining Services, managed by Sodexo, is a large, multi-unit operation, featuring resident dining, national brands, local concepts, concessions, and catering/VIP services. The Executive Chef plays a critical leadership role in shaping culinary excellence across this diverse and high-impact program.

Position Summary

• Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.


• Key Duties


• Implements & coordinates the culinary function.


• Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.


• Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.


• Manages catering & retail areas.


• Customer & Client satisfaction.


• Financial management to include food cost & labor management.


• Manages food & physical safety programs.

What You\'ll Do

• Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality, are implemented;


• Have a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems;


• Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus. Oversee concept development, menu design, and the implementation of new culinary concepts;


• Driving innovation and excellence in the university\'s dining program to meet the diverse needs and tastes of the student body and staff;


• Promote customer loyalty and brand image, diagnose customer needs, and recommend appropriate products or services.