Executive Chef 2

Role Overview

Sodexo Campus Dining is seeking an Executive Chef 2 located in Oneonta, NY. Our resident dining program includes 2 unlimited dining facilities, a large retail marketplace that provides grocery items, fresh-made sushi, grill, and pizza. We also feature 3 coffee and snack shops, including a Starbucks, Dragon Tea, and Seasons Café. We have a large catering department and one of the only accounts to have a full-service bakery on campus. While in full operation, we have 115 full-time unionized employees, 30 managers/supervisor/office staff, and employ 200 part-time students. Our dedicated long-term staff is proud to offer healthy and nutritious menus that fit the ever-changing needs and lifestyles of our students.

What You'll Do

• Help lead and provide leadership and supervision for the university dining and ensures client satisfaction and retention for the company.
• Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values, and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.
• Directs daily operations of food production, including menu planning, purchasing, ordering, inventory, food preparation, post-meal analysis, and record-keeping. 
• Ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.
• Establishes operating standards, implements and maintains Sodexo and branded concepts standards, creates quality improvements and communicates them to employees.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as Sodexo/client policies and procedures (e.g., HACCP, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel, and EcoSure).
• Trains other chefs/staff on culinary skills through day-to-day training as well as the use of Culinary Foundations training and standards, and serves as technical expert. 
• Maintain and develop client relationships and client satisfaction for all aspects of food production to ensure account retention.

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

• A passion for food and innovation.
• An outstanding culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams and stay current with new culinary trends;
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards;
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.