Executive Chef 1

Sodexo Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a motivated Executive Chef for our culinary team in South Florida. The ideal candidate will manage food production, lead a culinary team, and oversee a high-volume catering operation, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Applicants should possess a passion for culinary arts along with leadership experience in healthcare or hospitality.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a management role within culinary services.
• 1 year work experience in food services, including catering or institutional services.
• Knowledge of compliance to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production and oversee culinary team operations.
• Maintain food service operations budget and meet client expectations.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure resident well-being.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Creativity

Food Safety Compliance

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Executive Chefto join our culinary team in South Florida.

The Executive Chef will manage food production for this account, which includes high-volume catering responsibilities. Bilingual abilities an added plus!

What You'll Do

• manage the food production for our Residents, with a strong focus on our residents well-being;
• demonstrate experience supervising a culinary team and possess a hands-on, innovative leadership approach to management;
• oversee the food service operations budget; and
• build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo.

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

• have a passion for culinary arts, creativity and a strong production culinary background, previous experience in a healthcare, senior living or hotel setting;
• strong knowledgeable in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards;
• high-end catering preferred;
• Culinary degree is desired and a C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) is preferred.

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 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.