Airline Lounges Executive Chef

Sodexo • Austin, TX

130d

About The Position

SodexoMagic is seeking an Executive Chef with prior culinary supervisory skills and hands-on food production experience to join our team at the prestigious Delta Sky Club at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS). Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience-makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences! SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and airport lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout.

Requirements

• Supervisory culinary background within hotel banquets, country clubs and upscale restaurants.
• 2-5 years of Executive Chef level experience in a recognized concept or hospitality group.
• Excellent mentoring/leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes early mornings or late evenings including weekends and holidays.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• Passion for food and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for purchasing, menu/recipe compliance, inventory, food production forecasting, hands-on cooking.
• Supervision of large-scale batch cooking.
• Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented.
• Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance.
• Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree