Executive Chef 3

Job Description

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Role Overview

Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences?

Sodexo Universities is seeking an innovative Executive Chef 3 - in historic Lancaster, PA. Franklin and Marshall College is a prestigious liberal arts college less than an hour from Harrisburg, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore MD. The Executive Chef oversees multiple areas of service including Resident Dining for over 1300 students on meal plans, Multiple Retail Concepts, varying different styles of On and Off Campus Catering including Presidential, and a very robust summer conference program.

The resident dining program was recently renovated in the summer of 2020and other additional program enhancements are in the pipeline. As a hands-on Executive Chef, you will provide innovative, exciting, and appealing cooking and catering for students, faculty, and staff.

What You'll Do

• Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting;
• Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;
• Have a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems;
• Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus. Oversee concept development, menu design, and the implementation of new culinary concepts;
• Driving innovation and excellence in the university's dining program to meet the diverse needs and tastes of the student body and staff;
• Promote customer loyalty and brand image, diagnose customer needs, and recommend appropriate products or services;
• Thrive on tough challenges and use innovative thinking. Promote ingenuity and innovation among the culinary team;

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

• High-volume, quality-focused culinary management experience, preferably within a campus dining setting;
• Innovative and creative Catering background;
• Exemplary communication skills with the ability to lead a large team;
• Strong organizational skills -detail-oriented and task-focused; able to manage conflicting priorities
• Posses strong leadership skills and hands-on training approach with an ability to effectively communicate with culinary staff, key personnel, Catering Staff, and Management team
• Experience in successfully managing food and labor costs, strong computer skills, and HAACP training 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- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience- 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience- 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Application Instructions

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