Executive Chef 1

Sodexo; Lake Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 to lead the culinary team at a prestigious retirement community in Lake Ridge, Virginia. The role requires a passionate and experienced chef who can enhance the dining experience while managing a talented team. Responsibilities include menu development, staff training, and ensuring high-quality service with a focus on culinary excellence. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a culinary background, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in culinary.
• Experience in food or culinary services including restaurants or catering.
• Servsafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the menu while managing food costs.
• Oversee residential dining services and catering.
• Provide training and support to the culinary team.

Skills

Strong culinary background

Leadership skills

Customer service

Financial acumen

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 to lead our culinary team at Westminster at Lake Ridge, a high end continuing care retirement community located in Lake Ridge, Virginia. We are seeking a highly motivated, and experienced Chef that is looking to grow their career. In this hands on role, you will train and develop cooks, schedule staff, and be responsible for ordering. We are open to chefs with seniors, healthcare, and/or restaurant leadership backgrounds.

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What You'll Do

• work to develop and grow the menu while managing and controlling food costs and offering high quality service to the residents;
• be responsible for the oversight of residential dining services, as well as catering and special events;
• provide technical training and expertise, coaching and leadership to the production team while working side by side in the operation as needed;
• drive employee engagement and customer satisfaction through strong leadership skills;
• ensure compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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

• a strong culinary background with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with a hands-on approach;
• a passion for a high-level of customer service with the ability to develop strong client relationships;
• strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget;
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.
• Culinary degree is desired

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 experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.