Executive Chef 2

Sodexo; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for the University of North Carolina School of Arts. This role involves managing culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production, and leading a diverse culinary team. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary management experience and a passion for food innovation.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining and culinary management.
• Strong culinary background with diverse menu knowledge.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, menu compliance, and food production forecasting.
• Implement culinary standards and ensure food safety.
• Develop team members and embrace culinary innovations.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Food costing

Menu creation

Inventory management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Role Overview : Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference! Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for our campus segment account at University of North Carolina School of Arts (UNCSA) in Winston Salem, NC. UNCSA is a unique public conservatory and arts school offering professional training in performing, visual, and moving image arts, and is the first public arts conservatory in the United States.

Dining Services includes a Main Dining Hall serving 950 hot meals daily, WPB Starbucks Coffee Shop, two C-Stores, Freshens, and a Ghost kitchen.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. University and/or fine dining culinary and culinary management experience; a culinary degree is preferred but not mandatory.
2. Experience with training and leading a culinary staff.
3. Experience with online ordering and inventory management.
4. Experience with food and labor costing.
5. Experience with menu creation and culinary catering production.
6. Willingness to travel weekly, including some overnight stays.
7. Strong culinary background with diverse menu knowledge and high-level understanding of controlling food costs while delivering high-quality cuisine.
8. Previous experience managing volume food production.
9. Driver's License required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting.
2. Implement Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality.
3. Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations.
4. Ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards are met.
5. Maintain working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.

What We Offer:

• Relocation assistance.
• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and training.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness programs, 401(k) with matching, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Career growth, and Tuition reimbursement.

Who You Are:

• A strong culinary professional with current trends knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• Passion for food and innovation.
• Driver's License required.

About Sodexo:

We aim to create a better everyday for everyone, improving quality of life and contributing to community progress. We value diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.