Chef Manager

You ask instead of command. You see opportunities rather than problems. Share your vision and inspire others.

Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a talented Chef Manager to join our team at Bridgewater Retirement Community in Bridgewater, VA. This Continuing Care Retirement Community is located in the Harrisonburg Metro area in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Over 300 Residents enjoy an active, vibrant lifestyle on a beautiful campus with fabulous dining options, activities and amenities    

The successful candidate will: 

• oversee daily kitchen operations, to include meal preparations for both menu and buffet style dining; 
• focus on the leading the culinary team and prioritize building Resident relationships;
• exhibit creativity with both culinary and food repurposing skills; 
• handle food ordering and inventory;
• perform functions that include direct supervision of hourly associates including employee development;
• exceed Sodexo standards for Gold Checks and achieve successful regulatory inspections and audits.

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

• prior 2 years of food service; experience in a senior living environment a plus;
• prior management experience, with excellent time management and training skills; 
• excellent leadership, time management and communication skills; 
• strong customer service skills to ensure our Sodexo CARES (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Service) behaviors are followed daily.

Learn more at Bridgewater Retirement Community

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits that start on your 1st day  Benefits include:  generous  paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401k and access to ongoing training and developmental programs, tuitions reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. 

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Basic Management Experience - 1 year
 
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.