Executive Chef 2

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Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Concordia University in Austin, Texas. We are in search of a passionate, talented, culinary leader who is excited by innovation and is always up for a great challenge. Our operations at Concordia consist of Resident Dining, Catering, and a small retail operation. Concordia sits on a beautiful campus in Northwest Austin on a nature preserve. Concordia is a private faith based university, with an amazing student body, and great partners on campus. The successful candidate will maintain a positive presence throughout the campus, train and develop employees, maintain Sodexo procurement standards, and work within budgetary constraints. Developing staff and maintaining regulatory compliance will be key components to this position. Duties will also include ordering supplies, tracking meals, managing expenses & standards, and team building.

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.

Concordia University in Austin, Texas http://www.concordia.edu/

Incentives

Relocation assistance is offered for this role.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will maintain a positive presence throughout the campus, train and develop employees, maintain Sodexo procurement standards, and work within budgetary constraints. Developing staff and maintaining regulatory compliance will be key components to this position. Duties will also include ordering supplies, tracking meals, managing expenses & standards, and team building.

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

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• a strong culinary background, demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends, excellent leadership and communication skills
• ability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policies
• previous experience working in a high volume facility; manage the daily food production including production planning and controls
• ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality; manage food costing, controls and compliance
• develop menus and manage inventory; have high expectations for customer service and quality of food
• have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees; have a passion for food and innovation
• have knowledge of special diets and allergens; knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is ideal

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.