Executive Chef 3

Role Overview

SodexoMagic is seeking an experienced and innovative Campus Executive Chef to lead and elevate all campus culinary operations at Morgan State University, also known as “The National Treasure” in Baltimore, Maryland.

This leadership position oversees all culinary operations, including residential and retail dining, catering, and special events.

The successful candidate will provide strategic culinary leadership while ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, student satisfaction, and compliance with food safety standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead all campus culinary operations, including residential dining, retail dining, catering, and special events.
• Develop and implement innovative menus that reflect current dining trends, student preferences, and diverse cultural cuisines.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentation standards, and food quality across all dining locations.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, production forecasting, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth and succession planning.
• Provide hands-on coaching and leadership for retail, residential, and catering.
• Engage with students, faculty, and campus stakeholders to gather feedback and improve dining services.

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

• Exemplary communication skills with the ability to lead a large team;
• Strong organizational skills -detail-oriented and task-focused; able to manage conflicting priorities
• Possesses strong leadership skills and hands-on training approach with an ability to effectively communicate with culinary staff, key personnel, Catering Staff, and Management team
• Experience in successfully managing food and labor costs, strong computer skills, and HACCP training 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 experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.