Executive Chef 2

Sodexo S A

Dover, DE

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Brand Marketing (Branding), Catering Services, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consumer Branding, Cook Dishes, Cost Analysis, Cost Forecasting, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Inventory Costs, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Menu Development, Organizational Skills, People Management, Procurement Management, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Tuition Fees

LOCATION

Dover, DE

POSTED

1 day ago

Role OverviewSodexo MAGIC is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at Delaware State University, located in Dover, DE. This position will manage the Culinary responsibilities for the Campus Food Service Operations in Residential Dining, Retail Locations, and Executive Catering.The ideal candidate will oversee Culinary Excellence with an innovative passion for food and quality, Staff Management and Supervision, and will bring experience in training and leading food safety, workplace safety standards, creativity, and innovation. Possess experience managing all types of catering events and have excellent client relations skills.Will be responsible for client interactions and management of standards, purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, cost analysis, and forecasting. Will ensure Sodexo Culinary standards include recipe compliance, food trends, and food quality at various levels of service. Will train and implemented in such standards and must have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations at all times.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;* Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus. 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;What We OfferCompensation 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 ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.What You Bring* High-volume, quality-focused culinary management experience, preferably within a campus dining setting;* Exemplary communication skills with the ability to lead a large team;* Strong organizational skills -detail-oriented and task-focused; able to manage conflicting priorities* Possesses strong leadership skills and hands-on training approach with an ability to effectively communicate with culinary staff, key personnel, Catering Staff, and Management team* Experience in successfully managing food and labor costs, strong computer skills, and HACCP training skillsWho We AreAt 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 & RequirementsMinimum 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.

About the Company

Sodexo S A

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Food and Beverage Production

FOUNDED

1966

WEBSITE

https://us.sodexo.com/home.html

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