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Sodexo Independent Schools is seeking a talented and passionateExecutive Chefto lead the culinary program atWebb School of Knoxville, a premierprivate coeducational day school in Knoxville, TN. Webb School enrolls approximately1,200 students from PreK through 12th gradeand employs about200 faculty and staff members, creating a vibrant and closeknit campus community. The Executive Chef will oversee a highvisibility dining program that primarily prepares and serves weekday lunch for approximately 1,400 members of the Webb community, while also supporting a robustcatering programthat may includeevening and weekend events.

At Webb, dining is not viewed as a vendor partnership-it is an integral part of theWebb community. The team has built a strong, inclusive culture where collaboration, shared purpose, and service to students come first. The Executive Chef is expected to embrace this mindset, working as one community alongside faculty, staff, and leadership to support the student experience. This role is ideal for an innovative, handson culinary professional who thrives in a highly engaged, clientfacing environment and enjoys daily interaction with students, faculty, and staff. The Executive Chef will manage theentire culinary operation, delivering high-quality food, creativity, and exceptional service in a private school setting.

At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students' well-being and performance.

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop and execute innovative, trend-forward menus using fresh ingredients while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Manage budgets, food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and overall kitchen financial performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff to support operational excellence and team growth.
• Partner with leadership on operational, financial, and client initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate catering services for school events and participate in ongoing training on company policies, menu programs, and culinary innovations.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.