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Sodexo

Area Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $66,700.00 - $91,900.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Sodexo is a leading global provider of food services and facilities management, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities around the world. Operating across a diverse range of industries, Sodexo is committed to delivering integrated solutions that promote economic, social, and environmental progress. The company embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that employees are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique ideas and skills. With a strong reputation for exceptional food service, catering, and facility management, Sodexo partners with clients to create memorable experiences and foster engagement. Sodexo's core values include the Spirit... Show More

Job Requirements

  • bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • minimum 3 years management experience
  • minimum 3 years functional experience
  • ability to travel up to 70 percent
  • excellent leadership and communication skills
  • strong coaching and development abilities
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • experience in catering and event management

Job Qualifications

  • strong culinary background with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
  • excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
  • strong coaching and employee development skills
  • passion for food and innovation
  • clean and organized workplace
  • planning and forecasting skills
  • project management experience
  • experience with new unit openings
  • ability to work with customers to plan and cost menus and generate banquet event orders
  • ability to manage all catered events from simple setups to large, plated events
  • ability to motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline staff
  • ability to increase catering sales using innovation, marketing and promotions
  • ability to assist in other areas of food service when catering is slower
  • familiarity with CaterTrax software for ordering and invoicing

Job Duties

  • be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
  • ensure Sodexo culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
  • have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
  • ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
  • have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
  • organize and oversee large events
  • concessions experience
  • Kronos and labor management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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