Chef de Cuisine

Sodexo•Hapeville, GA

12d

About The Position

SodexoMagic is seeking a Chef de Cuisine, supporting the culinary team at Delta Sky Clubs, Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL). 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! The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Sodexo team to create exciting and sophisticated culinary experiences for guests, exceeding expectations while enhancing client program objectives. 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 aviation 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 the communities we serve.

Requirements

prior experience managing large-scale, first-class culinary operations, large teams and logistics is a must
a strong culinary management background within upscale restaurants or catering operations
excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
strong coaching and employee development skills
have a passion for food and innovation
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum
Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

be responsible for supporting the culinary program within this upscale, high-volume lounge
lead a team of 50-60 culinarians including other Chefs and Sous Chefs
hold oversight for financials and cost control measures
ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality/presentation are implemented
have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety, standard compliance
have a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.