Executive Chef 2

Executive Chef 2Job DescriptionUnit Description

Sodexo Universities is looking for an Executive Chef 2 for an account in McPherson, KS. The Executive Chef will be responsible for providing culinary leadership for the campus. The Executive Chef 2 will report the General Manager and will oversee the culinary operation for Resident dining, catering, and retail operations. *Relocation assistance is available*

 

Reporting to the General Manager, the ideal Executive Chef candidate will possess:

Experience in a culinary leadership capacity in a high volume, quality-focused operation, preferably within a campus environment.Experience in managing and developing successful teams.Proven track record of maintaining high standards with regard to sanitation, quality and guest satisfaction.Proven track record of leading and driving systems and processes within a high volume food environment.Be a food-focused, customer service professional with great communications skills and drive.Creativity with food; the ability to think out of the box to "wow" our clients.Experience with special diets, such as celiac, is preferred.Culinary degree preferred.

 

Careers in Universities:

Working for Sodexo in Universities allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. Located on college and university campuses across the country, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions - when they are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained environment they are more likely to succeed.

 

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee.

What We Offer

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.

Position Summary

Provides culinary leadership within a medium sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution. Key Duties- Implements & coordinates the culinary function. - Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.- Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.- Manages catering & retail areas.- Customer & Client satisfaction.- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.- Manages food & physical safety programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

 

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