Executive Chef 1 - Sodexo

With your leadership excellence, you’re ready to move up to the next level. 

Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) located in Augusta, ME.  The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is a public institution known for offering flexible and accessible education options to a diverse student body. With campuses in both Augusta and Bangor, UMA provides a variety of degree programs, including liberal arts, business, and professional studies. The university is particularly focused on adult learners, with many non-traditional students balancing education with work or family responsibilities. UMA fosters a supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and personalized academic support, designed to meet the needs of both in-person and online students.

When it comes to dining, UMA offers convenient and accommodating services to fit the busy lives of its students. The dining facilities provide a range of options, from quick grab-and-go meals to nutritious full-service offerings. On the Augusta campus, students can enjoy fresh and locally sourced foods, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. The dining services emphasize health and sustainability, giving students access to meals that support a balanced lifestyle. Whether eating in between classes or grabbing a coffee for a study session, UMA’s dining services cater to the unique needs of its campus community.

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;
• Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;
• Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
• continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations;
• improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, 

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• 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 standards and implements company policies;
• strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility;
• high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts; 
• a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;
• experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends;
• proven to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers;
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic 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.