Are you a culinary maestro with a passion for elevating hospitality experiences through Innovation, Sustainability and creating passion within your culinary team?

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and innovative Executive Chef to lead our Culinary Sustainability operations at Gonzaga University – a Sodexo Center of Excellence and Innovation, and long-time Campus Dining Partner – in Spokane, WA.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE is available for this amazing culinary career step!

As a senior Executive Chef, you'll be the culinary architect leading our kitchen brigade to new heights of excellence. Your role involves overseeing the entire culinary operation, from conceptualizing innovative menus to leading a talented team of chefs dedicated to culinary excellence from Student Resident Dining for over 21,000 meals a week, to an extensive production kitchen, to high end and high volume catering. Your creative flair, backed by strong leadership skills, will set the standard for culinary innovation, quality, and efficiency within our organization.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and implement culinary strategies that reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional hospitality experiences.
• Team Empowerment: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of chefs, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Menu Development: Curate diverse and appealing menus for various hospitality outlets, ensuring they align with the latest culinary trends, sustainability, dietary needs, and campus preferences.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day culinary operations, driving efficiency, and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
• Client Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, collaborating closely to understand and exceed their culinary expectations.

Are You the One? We are seeking:

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably in a university or large-scale hospitality environment.
• Passion for Sustainability and working with local community partners to elevate dining options.
• Innovative Mindset: Stay ahead of culinary trends, bringing fresh and creative ideas to the table.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse personalities.
• Culinary Credentials: Formal culinary education or equivalent experience, with a passion for continuous learning.

Why Join Sodexo at Gonzaga Univ?

• We have partnered with Gonzaga for over 65 years, leading current campus dining trends.
• Our team is committed to creating the best possible dining experience. It is community experience centered on culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options and a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility.
• Sustainability Initiatives – Community involvement with Northwest Food Hub and local farmers, Collaborate with Gonzaga campus to focus on Ethical Purchasing; Develop local Catering Consortium, and more!
• Contribute to a culture that values creativity and pushes the boundaries of culinary excellence.
• Great Career Visibility – be a Culinary Leader in Pacific North West – both for Sodexo and in your Culinary Career. This is a very innovative, high profile role!

Learn more about Gonzaga University HERE

Sound like the type of Culinary Leadership you are seeking? APPLY TODAY and join Sodexo at Gonzaga University!

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.

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.

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.

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.