**Role Overview** **Sodexo** has a great opportunity for an **Executive Chef 2** for **Northeastern State University** located in **Tahlequah, OK.** Northeastern State University is located in Eastern Oklahoma at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The Executive Chef will be responsible for all culinary operations and the ideal candidate will be an energetic, polished Culinary Professional. Seeking candidates with a proven track record for developing, leading, and engaging culinary teams. 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 offered for this role. **What You'll Do** This Executive Chef designs, supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel at a University account that has operations on 3 campuses. This position is recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for other chefs and cooks within the account. Selects and develops recipes and other items for clients. Develops menu, implements and trains HACCP, oversees/purchases food, establishes production levels and inventory controls, interviews and hires new chefs, manages/controls food cost issues and offer solutions, may train other chefs outside account. This is a hands on position. **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** **Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:** + a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends; + excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards; + strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or + have a passion for food and innovation. **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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . **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. **Location** _US-OK-TAHLEQUAH_ **System ID** _979348_ **Category** _Culinary_ **Relocation Type** _Yes - According to Grade_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$54100 to $81950_ **Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_ _On-Site_