Executive Chef 2

Sodexo; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at Tarleton State University. This role involves managing kitchen processes, ensuring high-quality food service, and fostering team development. The ideal candidate will bring culinary expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation in food service.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background with awareness of current culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in food or culinary services including institutional services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for Catering and Culinary at the university.
• Ensure compliance with culinary standards and food safety.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and cost analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Innovation

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to lead Catering and Culinary operations under the guidance of the Executive Chef 3 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. This dynamic role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring a high-end and innovative product for Residential, Retail, and Catering Operations. The role will also include managing food production systems, food safety and sanitation, team management, and other various duties.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional looking to lead University food program. If you have the experience and passion for delivering top-tier food service, we invite you to apply!

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.

Incentives

Relocation assistance is offered for this role.

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
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems

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

• 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 the highest of culinary standards
• strong coaching and employee development skills
• have 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 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.