Executive Chef 3
Company: Sodexo
Location: Riverdale
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Role Overview: Bring your culinary creativity and leadership to
Sodexo at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK)! As an
Executive Chef 3 , you’ll lead a talented culinary team in
delivering exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty,
and guests. If you’re passionate about fresh, innovative menus and
thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your
chance to make an impact on campus dining. What You'll Do: Lead all
culinary operations, including menu planning, production, and
presentation. Ensure food quality, safety, and compliance with
Sodexo standards and client expectations. Manage and mentor kitchen
staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. Control food
and labor costs while maintaining high standards of service and
creativity. 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: Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar
leadership role. Strong culinary skills with a passion for
innovation and quality. Ability to manage budgets, inventory, and
operational efficiencies. Excellent leadership and communication
skills to inspire and develop your team. 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.
Keywords: Sodexo, Lincoln , Executive Chef 3, Hospitality & Tourism , Riverdale, Nebraska
