Executive Chef 1 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for an Executive Chef 1 to join our team at Net Park Cafe in Tampa, FL! The current food operation is 1 corporate cafe that is open for Breakfast and Lunch operations. 

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic, hands-on, and talented Chef to play an essential role in the management of our culinary program. This candidate will be cooking with the team on a daily basis, and must be familiar with various types of cuisine with excellent multi-tasking abilities. We are seeking candidates with excellent client and customer-facing service skills, and the ability to lead other employees in a fast-paced environment.  Candidates should be detail-oriented, highly motivated and committed to the highest level of service and leadership.

We are seeking candidates with a prior background in a high-volume culinary position, supervisory experience, and corporate services experience.

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;
• have exceptional culinary expertise in a wide range of cuisines;
• have excellent customer service skills, with experience cooking in front of guests;
• ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems. 

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

• an Associates Degree or equivalent experience 
• 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;
• strong coaching and employee development skills; 
• a passion for food and innovation.

This Executive Chef will work primarily a Monday through Friday, 6AM-4PM shift with no holidays or weekends.

Please note the salary range for this position is $50,000-55,000 annually

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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 - 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.