Executive Chef 3 – Catering

Sodexo; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 - Catering for Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. This role will manage the campus-wide culinary catering program, delivering quality food service and nutrition solutions to students and staff.

You will lead a team to uphold Sodexo standards, oversee purchasing, inventory, menu development, and food safety while driving culinary innovation and guest satisfaction on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years minimum management experience.
• 3 years of work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, catering, institutional services, etc.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and production forecasting.
• Perform wine pairing with menu items.
• Ensure Sodexo culinary standards, recipe compliance and food quality.
• Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or
• Possess working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Skills

Wine pairing

Culinary leadership

Communication skills

Coaching & development

Food innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 - Catering for Creighton University located in Omaha, Nebraska. This Executive Chef will manage the culinary catering program campus wide. 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.

What You'll Do

• be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
• wine pairing with menu
• 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; and/or
• 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

• sommelier knowledge or wine pairing experience
• 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; and/or
• 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.

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.