Executive Chef 1 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference. 

Sodexo at Texas A&M University Commerce is seeking an Executive Chef 1

*Relocation is available.*

The successful candidate will be  passionate, systems oriented, will provide innovative catering menu and presentation ideas, work directly with high-profile clients, and will lead, train and grow a team of culinarians. This chef will work a later shift, starting at 10am.

Daily operational duties include oversight of ordering, inventory, forecasting and planning, physical and food safety, scheduling, custom menu design, team engagement and inspiration. Texas A&M Commerce is a long standing partnership and is a key location in Commerce, Texas hosting many receptions, galas and day to day catering events, with a range of diverse audiences and services. Join us in creating unique and memorable experiences in all we do. 

Our successful candidate will execute client expectations through the team's performance of excellent service and manage the staff from an operations efficiency standpoint to Sodexo's standards. This role will manage 60% hands on cooking and training, and 40% of time on administrative tasks. A demonstrated history of strong organizational skills are critical to success in the role. If you have a photo portfolio, please be prepared to share it. High energy and the ability to adapt to a lot of different diverse thought processes will help our candidate lead the team and provide an excellent experience for our students, faculty and guests. 

The successful candidate will:

• Manage 60% hands on cooking and training, and 40% of time on administrative tasks
• Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations and mentor top performance in customer service
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and Sodexo's workplace safety standard compliance in sanitation
• Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
• Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
• Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Have a passion for food and innovation
• Strong coaching and employee development skills
• 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

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.