Executive Chef 2

Sodexo; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in food services as an Executive Chef 2 at Sodexo. You'll manage daily food production within a dynamic expansion of services at Erlanger Main, ensuring high standards and excellent customer service while fostering an environment of innovation and culinary excellence.

Benefits

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 ability to follow current culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years experience in food or culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food production and ensure culinary standards.
• Develop menus, manage food costing and inventory.
• Train and develop front-line employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Trends

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef 2 at Erlanger Main located in Chattanooga, TN. Our $50 million expansion brings striking architecture, unique amenities, and inviting accommodations in a hospital like you’ve never seen before. But importantly, the new East also unveils an equally dynamic expansion of medical services. Long famous for Women’s Health – we’re also now raising the bar for advanced pulmonary, surgical, stroke, heart, cancer and critical care. Discover how a world-class health system builds a comprehensive, community hospital.

What You'll Do

• manage the daily food production including production planning and controls;
• ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
• manage food costing, controls and compliance;
• develop menus and manage inventory;
• have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;
• have the ability and willingness to develop and train front-line employees;
• have a passion for food and innovation;
• have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and
• knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is preferred.

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 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 standards and implements company policies;
• previous experience working in a high-volume facility; and
• strong management skills.

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 - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.