Area Executive Chef

Sodexo S A • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

SodexoMagic is seeking an Area Executive Chef for University of Illinois Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois. The Executive Chef will oversee all campus culinary operations, including residential dining, retail and catering services. This is a hands-on role focused on culinary execution and team support, with a strong emphasis on student engagement. This position may require up to 50% travel at times to accounts across Illinois. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Requirements

• A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
• Strong coaching and employee development skills
• A passion for food and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Be hands on cooking within the culinary outlets, training and developing skills
• 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees