Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Group; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking culinary team as an Executive Chef, where your expertise will shape dining experiences in a vibrant retirement community. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional food quality and innovative menu development. With a focus on safety and excellence, you'll foster strong client relationships and guide your team to success. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth. If you have a passion for culinary arts and customer service, 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 in food or culinary services, including restaurants and catering.
• Strong culinary background with experience in managing culinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dining operations and menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with culinary standards and food quality.
• Develop and train culinary staff for optimal performance.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Culinary Skills

Catering Experience

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Innovative Leadership

Customer Service Orientation

Multi-Priority Management

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to join our culinary team at Bristol Glen, a continuing care retirement community located in Newton, New Jersey. The Executive Chef will be accountable for food quality, menu development, sanitation, training, financial performance, and team leadership, ensuring a first-class dining experience for residents, guests, and staff. The role reports to the General Manager and manages a culinary team of approximately 50 employees. The typical schedule is from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with potential variations including alternating weekend coverage.

What You'll Do

1. Oversee daily dining operations, including menu planning and controls;
2. Ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards, including recipe compliance and food quality;
3. Maintain high standards for food quality and presentation;
4. Develop and train cooks.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and based on the candidate's education level and relevant experience. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package, which 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 detailed information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards;
• Strong culinary background, ideally in retirement communities, country clubs, or restaurants;
• Catering experience;
• Ability to develop trust and build strong client relationships, meeting both client and Sodexo expectations;
• Experience supervising and mentoring culinary teams, with excellent management skills;
• Exceptional professional communication skills;
• Hands-on, innovative leadership approach;
• Passion for high-level customer service and relationship orientation;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We focus on improving quality of life and contributing to social, economic, and environmental progress. We partner with clients to provide food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

We value you for who you are; you will be treated fairly and with respect. We encourage diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are valued. Sodexo is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience: 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience: 2 years in food or culinary services, including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.