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Executive Chef 2
Company : Sodexo
Location : Milledgeville, GA, 31061
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 28 December 2025
Role Overview
Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to join our team at Georgia College & State University, located in historic Milledgeville, Georgia. Georgia College & State University (GCSU), Georgia’s public liberal arts university, is renowned for providing a practical education with real-world experiences, including internships, study abroad programs, and undergraduate research. We serve a large and diverse student body through our Residential Dining and Retail Units, as well as internal and external catering services. In addition to managing menus, safety, sanitation and purchasing, position will be responsible for a robust program featuring a multitude of just-in-time formats including vegan, allergen-free and self-service student cooking format called UCook. Individual will be responsible for menu creativity, continual engagement and educational programing and at times support catering needs when necessary. The position requires a fluctuating work week to ensure consistent offers from breakfast to evening and weekends. 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 Available*What You'll Do
- be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
- ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
- have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
- ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
- have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
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
- 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
- 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 complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
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Frequently asked questions
Milledgeville’s culinary landscape blends Southern flavors with diverse student preferences at Georgia College. Executive Chef 2 roles here often require adapting menus to local tastes and managing seasonal ingredients, while balancing innovative formats like vegan and allergen-free options, setting it apart from other regions’ culinary demands.
Balancing creativity with nutrition, budget constraints, and diverse dietary needs is complex. Executive Chefs must innovate while ensuring compliance with safety standards, catering to large groups, and integrating programs like self-service cooking, which demands flexibility and constant engagement to maintain high culinary standards.
The role sharpens leadership and operational skills like inventory forecasting and team coaching, valuable for upward mobility. Exposure to Sodexo’s diverse client sites and innovative dining formats can pave the way to senior culinary director roles or regional management within food service operations.
This position fosters a welcoming environment by curating menus that respect cultural and dietary diversity, promoting inclusive culinary education, and leading teams with respect for varied backgrounds—aligning with Sodexo’s commitment to fairness and equitable treatment across its workforce.
Milledgeville’s growing institutional dining sector, especially at universities like GCSU, creates steady demand for skilled Executive Chefs. While the local culinary scene is smaller than metropolitan areas, competition focuses more on demonstrated leadership and innovation in menu management than volume of applicants.
Executive Chef 2 roles in Milledgeville typically offer annual salaries ranging from $55,000 to $70,000, influenced by experience and education. Sodexo’s compensation also includes benefits like healthcare and 401(k) matching, making total compensation competitive within the regional market.
Sodexo integrates menu creativity with operational tools like automated inventory systems, focusing on allergen-free and self-service options that resonate with student preferences. The role requires continuous adaptation to student dietary trends while maintaining cost controls and food safety compliance.
Unlike private catering, this Sodexo role emphasizes institutional dining with steady service demands across multiple meal periods and educational programs. It blends large-scale menu development with student engagement initiatives, offering a unique mix of culinary innovation and community impact.
Certifications in food safety (ServSafe), nutrition, and culinary management are highly valued locally. Additionally, experience with institutional food service or campus dining environments strengthens candidacy by demonstrating readiness to handle diverse dietary needs and regulatory standards prevalent in Georgia.
Yes, the role includes fluctuating schedules covering breakfast through evening meals and weekends to meet campus dining demands. Flexibility ensures consistent food quality and service, accommodating student lifestyles and special events, critical in a dynamic university setting.