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Senior Area Executive Chef

Sodexo
Newark, NJ, US
Full-time

Unit Description

We believe in quality ingredients and not just for our food. Our most valuable ingredient the heart of our business is you!

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Senior Area Executive Chef for our At School segment to support multiple regions throughout the United States.

This position will have a focus on culinary training and coaching and be involved in the implementation of new brands and services.

The Senior Area Executive Chef will be an energetic, polished Culinary Professional with the ability to build and maintain client relationships and will participate in the re-bidding and new sales processes for the segment.

The ideal candidate will reside within an hour and a half of a major airport and must be open to 50-60% travel

We are looking for candidates who will :

  • ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
  • have the ability and willingness to train and motivate a large team with passion and understanding and establish direction;
  • have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;
  • have a passion for food and innovation.

The ideal candidate :

  • has a minimum of 5 years experience as a culinary lead working in multi-site units / high-volume facilities;
  • has knowledge of school age meal patterns (preferred);
  • has a proven track record for developing, coaching, leading, and engaging culinary teams;
  • has a strong culinary background;
  • has excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and can implement company policies;
  • has strong management skills; and
  • is Bilingual (preferred).

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.

While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO / AA / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran employer.

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