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Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference. Sodexo is #NowHiring our Catering Executive Chef for Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. *Relocation is available.* The successful candidate will be a passionate, systems oriented Executive Chef for Catering and Concessions. Our candidate will have innovative catering menu and presentation ideas, work directly with high-profile clients, and lead a team of culinarians, students and the catering team.

Daily operational duties include oversight of ordering, inventory, forecasting and planning, physical and food safety, scheduling, custom menu design and sales and team engagement and inspiration. Marquette University is a key venue in Milwaukee hosting many receptions, galas and day to day catering events, with a range of diverse audiences and services. Join us in creating unique and memorable events for our community!

Our successful candidate will execute client expectations through the team's performance of excellent service and manage the staff from an operations efficiency standpoint to Sodexo's standards. This role will manage 60% hands on cooking and training, and 40% of time on administrative tasks. A demonstrated history of strong organizational skills are mission critical to success in the role. If you have a photo portfolio, please be prepared to share it. High energy and the ability to adapt to a lot of different diverse thought processes will help our candidate lead the team and the customers.

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage 60% hands on cooking and training, and 40% of time on administrative tasks
  • Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations and mentor top performance in customer service
  • Ensure food safety, sanitation and Sodexo's workplace safety standard compliance in sanitation
  • Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
  • Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
  • Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • Have a passion for food and innovation
  • Strong coaching and employee development skills
  • 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

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.


At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.


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.


Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Application Instructions

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