Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group seeks a passionate Resident Dining Executive Chef to lead dining operations at UAB, enhancing student food experiences. The role demands culinary expertise, strong leadership, and innovation in food services, along with compliance to health standards and team development.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background with current trends.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in food or culinary services.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage menu planning, ordering, and food safety.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo culinary standards.
• Develop and motivate team members.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Innovation

Food Safety

Team Development

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Role Overview

Calling all passionate, food-focused culinary experts! We have an exhilarating opportunity waiting for you in Campus Dining. We are seeking a Resident Dining Executive Chef to lead our Resident Dining kitchen and take our Resident Dining experience to new heights!

Sodexo is seeking an engaged and innovativeResident Dining Executive Chef 2forThe University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB)located inBirmingham, AL.UAB is an urban college campus that cares about its students, faculty, and community. UAB is an internationally renowned and the first Health Promoting University in the United States. UAB has an enrollment of over 20,000 students, gaining education and personal development. Our campus dining program includes multiple retail outlets, high-end catering, and residential dining. UAB has an ambitious client with incredible vision, engagement, innovation, and creativity.

Reporting to the Campus Executive Chef, the Executive Chef 2 will be involved in all culinary aspects of the Resident Dining operation. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, polished culinary professional with residential dining experience. Our Executive Chef 2 will manage menuplanning, ordering, inventory and follow recipeadherence to maintain culinary standards and managefood safety. The ability to flex throughout the day between hands-on cooking and mentoring frontline team members' sense of ownership in the business and developing their skills to create a talent pipeline will be a primary responsibility for this leader. Our successful leader will implement sustainability practices and work with clients to create customized menus.

Seeking candidates with a proven track record for developing, leading, and engaging culinary teams. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Incentives

*Relocation Assistance Available*

What You'll Do

• be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
• ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems

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
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
• strong coaching and employee development skills
• have a passion for food and innovation.

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.