Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Group; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for their GE Energy site in Schenectady, NY. This leadership role emphasizes culinary skills with responsibilities including menu planning, team management, and maintaining high standards of client interaction and food presentation. The position offers competitive pay and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years management experience required.
• 2 years experience in culinary or food services.
• Passion for culinary with creativity in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations with a hands-on approach.
• Manage and lead a team of 8 hourly employees.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and quality food presentation.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Leadership

Client Interaction

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Servicesis looking for an Executive Chef 2 to join our team at GE Energy in Schnectady NY. The current food landscape consists of 1 corporate cafe open for Breakfast and Lunch, Micro-Market, and Catering Operations for a Conference Center on site with a total MV of 1.7 million. The Executive Chef 2 will be the lead Chef and oversee the day to day culinary operation.

Incentives

Predominately a M-F schedule with some evenings, no weekends

What You'll Do

• 80% hands on in the kitchen
• Menu planning
• Ordering
• Inventory
• Food and labor cost
• Managing/Leading/Training a team of 8 hourly employees
• Client interaction
• Customer satisfaction
• Ensuring quality and presentation
• Catering production

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

Ideal candidate must have a passion for culinary and the flare for creativity with presentation to match. Our Executive Chef must be personable, not afraid to come out of the kitchen and interact with guest and clients.

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.