Executive Chef 2

Sodexo

Lynchburg, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Brand Marketing (Branding), Catering Services, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consumer Branding, Cook Dishes, Customer Experience, Detail Oriented, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Fast Food, Food Quality, Food Services, Identify Issues, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Menu Development, Military, Organizational Skills, People Management, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Restaurant, Staff Training, Sustainability, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees

LOCATION

Lynchburg, VA

POSTED

Today

**Role Overview****Working together, supporting your team, and reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you.**Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef at a university in the Lynchburg, VA area.The best-qualified Executive Chefwill be able to balancea 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 to staff, achieved by being on the floor during service times and demonstrating strong leadership. This position manages all aspects of back-of-house operations, including ordering, inventory, staff training, and development, and has a significant involvement in sustainability and local purchasing programs.**What You'll Do**+ 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 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 ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.**What You Bring**+ 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 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 completethis 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.**Location** _US-VA-Lynchburg_**System ID** _989131_**Category** _Culinary_**Employment Status** _Full-Time__Exempt_**Posted Range** _$64600 to $83600_**Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES__On-Site_

About the Company

Sodexo

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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