Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Group; Roxbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a Catering Executive Chef to manage catering operations at a prominent location in Stamford, CT. This role requires a blend of culinary expertise, communication skills, and organizational abilities to handle menu planning and execute high-quality catering events for diverse clientele.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience.
• 2 years in food or culinary services including catering.
• Exceptional communication skills and high level of organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering production for an estimated $2 million in catering.
• Menu planning and client meetings to address catering needs.
• Hands-on cooking 90% of the time.

Skills

Communication

Culinary Expertise

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Organization

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for an Catering Executive Chef to join our team at Synchrony in Stamford CT. The current food landscape consists of Cafe that is open for Breakfast and Lunch only, and Catering Operations. The Catering Executive Chef 2will oversee catering production. This location does approximately 2 million in catering. 70% of our catering is special events, and 30% day-to-day catering. All catering events are done on site. Catering events range from Board Events for the CEO, Site Wide Lunches for Employees to High End Dinners for 2.

Incentives

Predominatley a M-F scheudle, must be willing to flex schedule to meet event needs

What You'll Do

• menu planning to include custom catering menus
• meeting with clients to go over catering needs
• ordering
• inventory
• food cost
• hands on cooking 90% of the time
• catering production
• safety and sanitation

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 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 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.