Executive Chef 2

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The Executive Chef 2 position at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary leader to oversee the Kings Family Commons Building (KFCB). This role is responsible for providing comprehensive culinary direction across four diverse retail dining concepts. The concepts under management include Magnolia's Zero 7, an allergen-friendly venue specifically catering to students with medically diagnosed food allergies and dietary restrictions; The Press Cafe, which focuses on grab-and-go coffee and beverage options complemented by food choices; Calientes, offering Mexican-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner; and O'Brien's Burgers, a made-to-order burger concept that plans to feature new menu items in the fall. As the Executive Chef 2, the incumbent will ensure high standards of food production, quality, safety, and financial performance within these establishments.

This leadership role encompasses several critical responsibilities such as managing recipe execution, enforcing portion control, maintaining presentation standards, and consistently delivering high-quality food. The Executive Chef 2 will also develop and oversee production schedules that support both retail and commissary operations, leading menu development efforts including seasonal promotions and limited-time offerings. A key part of the role involves driving continuous culinary improvements and guest satisfaction initiatives to enhance dining experiences at TCU.

A significant focus of this role includes allergen management and student engagement, specifically leading the Magnolia's Zero 7 concept to ensure safe meal preparation practices for students with dietary needs. The Executive Chef will collaborate closely with university dining representatives, students, families, and various campus stakeholders to address dietary accommodations properly. Training culinary teams on allergen awareness and specialized food preparation protocols forms a crucial part of fulfilling this role’s requirements.

The position offers fair and equitable compensation, which is influenced by the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. Additionally, Sodexo provides a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities. New employees receive more detailed benefits information upon hire.

Ideal candidates bring strong culinary leadership, operational excellence, and effective management of food and labor costs. A commitment to food safety, allergen management best practices, and the ability to build high-performing teams is essential. The role demands collaboration with university stakeholders to create an exceptional dining experience for the TCU community. Flexibility in schedule is required, including availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs dictate.