Executive Chef 3

Unit Description

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo / Magic Johnson venture and we are thrilled to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary together this year! SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.

SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments : Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in quality of life solutions around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights.

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Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for an Executive Chef 3 to join our team at one of our high-end Corporate Dining accounts in the Summit New Jersey.

The current food landscape consists of 1 Corporate Cafes that serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Satellite Coffee Bar with a Micro-Market, 2 additional Micro Markets on site and another Micro-Market 10 minutes away.

In addition, we are opening an additional Coffee Bar in March of 2025. The Executive Chef 3 will oversee the culinary direction for business with a focus on culinary training for our Front of the House staff.

Duties will include but not limited to :

• Menu Planning
• Ordering
• Inventory
• Training and development of the culinary staff
• Food and labor cost with the General Manager
• Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
• 50% Hands on working with the culinary team
• Have a strong knowledge of food and able to cook using multiple styles of cuisine
• Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
• Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
• Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and service as a whole

The Ideal candidate has :

• A positive can do attitude - we’re always willing to go the extra mile, and offer 100% commitment to our customers, clients, and colleagues
• Absolute pride in the quality of our food service and presentation
• A keen but respectful sense of humor, having fun at work

This position offers a traditional Business and Industry, predominantly Monday through Friday, schedule. Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (first year pro-rated based on date of hire).

Medical Benefits beginning date of hire, and 401K with company match eligible.

Sound like the opportunity you've been searching for? Apply today to grow with Sodexo, a world leader in Quality-of-Life Services

Target Salary is 85K to 95K

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.