Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Group; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Executive Chef 2, where you will lead culinary operations at a vibrant university campus. This role offers the chance to shape the dining experience for students while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. You will be responsible for menu compliance, inventory management, and fostering team development. With a strong emphasis on innovation and personal growth, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on student well-being through exceptional food service. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food or culinary services.
• Strong culinary background with current culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, menu compliance, and food cost analysis.
• Ensure culinary standards and food safety are met.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Inventory Management

Employee Development

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Automated Food Inventory Systems

Job description

Role Overview

Work for a company that cares for its people and offers opportunities for personal growth.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 2 at LeTourneau University located in Longview, TX.

LeTourneau University (abbreviated LETU) is a private, interdenominational evangelical Christian university in Longview, Texas, with undergraduate degrees focused on engineering, aeronautics, computer science, business, and education. Longview is located about a two-hour drive east of Dallas and about a one-hour drive west from Shreveport, LA.

Most of LeTourneau University's 1,400 traditional students live on campus, and all residential students are provided a meal plan as part of room and board costs. Food service is available in the Corner Café dining hall and the Hive. The dining hall is open during Fall Break and on Thanksgiving weekend but is closed during Christmas vacation, Spring Break, and between semesters.

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.

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.
• Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards are maintained.
• Maintain working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by your education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on specific criteria such as 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 high culinary standards.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• 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 through 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. Your ideas and opinions are valued because we believe a stronger team is built when employees are happy at work. 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 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 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.