Executive Chef 3, Campus

Sodexo Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a prestigious university. This exciting role involves overseeing culinary innovation, ensuring high standards of food quality, and managing a diverse team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong culinary background and the ability to enhance the dining experience for students and staff alike. With a focus on sustainability and local sourcing, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and where your culinary expertise can shine.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food or culinary services with a focus on leadership.
• Proven ability to enhance dining experiences and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations, including menu compliance and food cost analysis.
• Drive innovation and excellence in the university's dining program.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Communication Skills

Coaching and Employee Development

Menu Design

Food Safety and Sanitation

Innovation in Culinary Trends

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Automated Food Inventory Systems

Job description

Role Overview

Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences?

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for a University in the Philadelphia, PA region. The successful candidate will directly impact all culinary operations by overseeing culinary innovation, standards, and programs, as well as supporting, training, and developingexecutive chefs and their teams. Their focus will be on recipe execution, safety, and sanitation. The best-qualifiedExecutive Chef will be able to balance a strategic, program-driven approach with strong, hands-on, kitchen experience and the ability to achieve results through others. A critical element of the role is accessibility for the staff by being on the floor during service times and showing strong leadership ability. This position manages all aspects of back-of-the-house operations, including ordering, inventory, staff training, and development, and is significantly involved in sustainability and local purchasing programs.

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 a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems;
• Oversee concept development, menu design, and the implementation of new culinary concepts;
• Driving innovation and excellence in the university's dining program to meet the diverse needs and tastes of the student body and staff;
• Promote customer loyalty and brand image, diagnose customer needs, and recommend appropriate products or services;
• Thrive on tough challenges and use innovative thinking. Promote ingenuity and innovation among the culinary team;

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

• Anoutstanding culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams and stay current with new culinary trends;
• Ability to enhance the university's dining experience, ensuring high-quality standards, and delivering exceptional dining experiences to students and staff;
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards;
• Strong coaching and employee development skills;

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.