Executive Chef 2

Sodexo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Corporate Services seeks an Executive Chef 2 to drive culinary strategy at a corporate cafe in New York, overseeing food production and leading a team. The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, with responsibilities in menu planning, team management, and ensuring food quality.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience in food or culinary services required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead menu planning and ordering.
• Manage food cost and ensure quality presentation.
• Supervise a team of 10 employees.

Skills

Communication

Culinary Expertise

Customer Service

Organization

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for an Executive Chef 2 to join our team at one of our High-Profile accounts in New York, NY. The current food landscape consists of 1 corporate cafe that serves Breakfast and Lunch only, Pantry Services and Catering Operations. The Executive Chef 2 will be the lead culinary person and drive the culinary strategy. The Executive Chef will be responsible for the overall day-to-day food production.

Incentives

Predominately a M-F schedule with very rare evenings and weekends

What You'll Do

• menu planning
• ordering
• inventory
• food and labor cost
• hands on cooking 60% of the time
• catering production
• safety and sanitation
• managing a team of 10 hourly employees (7 cooks and 2 utility workers and 1 pantry attendent)
• ensuring food quality and presentation
• client interaction

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 will have exceptional communication skills, an eye for restaurant quality food, and a high level of organization. A prior background in a high-end culinary position, supervisory experience, A strong focus in customer service, culinary expertise and attention to detail are key in our selection process.

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.