Executive Catering Chef

Sodexo; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group seeks an Executive Catering Chef to lead culinary operations at a prestigious client site in Battle Creek, Michigan. This role involves overseeing catering kitchen operations, crafting upscale menus, and mentoring a talented team, ensuring an exceptional dining experience in a vibrant and diverse environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food or culinary services required.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience necessary.
• Strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering culinary operations, ensuring food quality and aesthetics.
• Mentor and manage a team of culinary personnel.
• Craft innovative catering menus considering dietary preferences.

Skills

Culinary Ability

Menu Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

As an Executive Catering Chef at Sodexo, you’ll lead catering culinary operations at a premier client in Battle Creek, Michigan. You'll be at the forefront of culinary excellence, curating upscale hospitality experiences that delight our discerning clientele. Your responsibilities include overseeing catering kitchen operations, managing a team of talented cooks, and consistently delivering premium culinary offerings that elevate our brand. With a strong, hands-on approach to culinary forward catering, you’ll provide exceptional dining experiences while leading your team with passion and precision.

What You'll Do

• Ensure all catering food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
• Be strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
• Have a strong knowledge of food and able to cook using multiple styles of cuisine recognizing and reacting to contemporary catering trends
• Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and service for the catering department
• Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor’s culinary personnel

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Catering Culinary Leadership:Spearhead premium culinary initiatives for the catering department, ensuring the highest quality in all culinary offerings
• Menu Development:Craft innovative and enticing catering menus, considering dietary preferences and trends
• Team Collaboration:Collaborate with culinary and service teams to maintain a seamless and exceptional hospitality experience

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.