Chef Manager

Sodexo is a global leader in providing comprehensive food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions, serving a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, corporate, and government. With a strong commitment to enhancing quality of life and fostering community well-being, Sodexo operates with a purpose to create a better everyday for everyone and build better lives through its innovative services. The company is dedicated to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, making it a preferred employer for candidates who value a supportive and respectful workplace. Their services extend across various campuses, where they play a significant role in shaping a healthy and productive environment for students and staff alike. Sodexo's presence at college campuses allows the company to influence positively the well-being and dining experience of students while supporting their academic and social life through nutritious meal offerings and exceptional service standards.

The role of Chef Manager at Union Adventist University in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a crucial position within Sodexo’s dining services team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to manage all aspects of dining services for the student center, including staff scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, menu development, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The Chef Manager will be responsible for maintaining Sodexo’s culinary standards by overseeing recipe compliance, food quality, and food cost analysis. A key part of this role is to ensure workplace safety and sanitation standards are consistently met to provide a safe and pleasant environment for both employees and customers. This job requires a candidate who is motivated, innovative, and capable of inspiring their team to embrace culinary creativity.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Chef Manager serves as a leader who fosters talent development and cultivates a positive working culture within the kitchen and dining area. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to coach employees to enhance their culinary skills while maintaining rigorous food safety protocols. Understanding and utilizing automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems are essential for managing resources efficiently. Sodexo offers competitive compensation based on education, experience, and training, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. This is more than a job; it is a chance to contribute to the creation of a vibrant, nourishing, and innovative dining environment that supports the academic community at Union Adventist University.