Executive Chef 3 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Sodexo is looking for an Executive Chef 3 for busy account located in New York, NY

The Executive Chef 3 will report to the Client Executive and provide culinary leadership through menu planning and program execution while maintaining kitchen operations, driving patient satisfaction through patient feeding and ensuring food safety. 

The ideal candidate will have prior union management experience working in a large high-volume hospitality unit. This position will be responsible for inventory management/food purchasing, ability to control food and labor costs, strong leadership skills, excellent client and customer interaction skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• strong culinary management and organizational skills
• experience in a union environment
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
• a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction
• NYC health certificate and a proven working knowledge of HAACP

The successful candidate will:

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures
• manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
• procurement and purchasing
• create menus based on client needs
• implement innovative and fresh ideas
• create interpersonal relationships with client

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.

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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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years 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.