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is seeking a dynamic and hands-on
Executive Chef 3
to lead culinary operations at
Merrimack College
in
North Andover, Massachusetts .
This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and developing high-performing teams.
As the
culinary leader for the entire campus , the Executive Chef will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations across multiple dining platforms, including:
Resident Dining – Providing nutritious, high-quality meals that enhance student life. Retail Food Outlets – Managing both branded and in-house retail culinary concepts, ensuring consistent standards and quality. Catering Services – Collaborating with the Executive Catering Chef to deliver exceptional experiences for everything from small gatherings to high-profile campus events. Athletic Concessions – Elevating game day experiences with exciting offerings across concessions and suite service.
This highly visible, hands-on role is ideal for someone who loves being on the floor — mentoring staff, partnering with front-of-house teams, and engaging directly with clients and guests.
What You'll Do
Lead and inspire a diverse culinary team across multiple service lines Develop and execute seasonal, trend-driven menus that reflect student tastes and dietary needs Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and culinary excellence Partner with Sodexo and campus leadership to enhance customer experience and satisfaction Drive operational consistency, innovation, and efficiency across all dining operations
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
3–5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume setting Background in college/university dining, large-scale catering, or multi-unit foodservice operations Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills A passion for fresh, sustainable, and student-focused cuisine ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) Familiarity with Sodexo systems, including DRIVE, is a plus
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Executive Chef 3
role at
Sodexo 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Executive Chef 3
role at
Sodexo Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Sodexo’s Campus Segment
is seeking a dynamic and hands-on
Executive Chef 3
to lead culinary operations at
Merrimack College
in
North Andover, Massachusetts .
This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and developing high-performing teams.
As the
culinary leader for the entire campus , the Executive Chef will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations across multiple dining platforms, including:
Resident Dining – Providing nutritious, high-quality meals that enhance student life. Retail Food Outlets – Managing both branded and in-house retail culinary concepts, ensuring consistent standards and quality. Catering Services – Collaborating with the Executive Catering Chef to deliver exceptional experiences for everything from small gatherings to high-profile campus events. Athletic Concessions – Elevating game day experiences with exciting offerings across concessions and suite service.
This highly visible, hands-on role is ideal for someone who loves being on the floor — mentoring staff, partnering with front-of-house teams, and engaging directly with clients and guests.
What You'll Do
Lead and inspire a diverse culinary team across multiple service lines Develop and execute seasonal, trend-driven menus that reflect student tastes and dietary needs Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and culinary excellence Partner with Sodexo and campus leadership to enhance customer experience and satisfaction Drive operational consistency, innovation, and efficiency across all dining operations
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
3–5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume setting Background in college/university dining, large-scale catering, or multi-unit foodservice operations Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills A passion for fresh, sustainable, and student-focused cuisine ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) Familiarity with Sodexo systems, including DRIVE, is a plus
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Facilities Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Hospitality Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sodexo by 2x Get notified about new Executive Chef jobs in
North Andover, MA . Burlington, MA $100,000.00-$115,000.00 3 days ago Cambridge, MA $70,000.00-$85,000.00 1 year ago Restaurant General Manager- Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap Encore Boston Harbor
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Boston, MA $70,000.00-$78,000.00 1 month ago Westford, MA $60,000.00-$65,000.00 3 weeks ago Restaurant General Manager- Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap Encore Boston Harbor
Burlington, MA $100,000.00-$100,000.00 4 days ago Boston, MA $100,000.00-$110,000.00 2 days ago Methuen, MA $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 months ago Cambridge, MA $125,000.00-$135,000.00 2 weeks ago CULINARY DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES III - K12 FOOD SERVICE - LYNN, MA
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