Chef Manager/Kitchen Manager

Sodexo•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

SodexoMagic is seeking a Chef Manager/Kitchen Manager at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), within the private Delta Sky Club. Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. 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

a supervisory culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
excellent mentoring/leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
have the ability to work a flexible schedule
strong coaching and employee development skills
have a passion for food and innovation
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year

Responsibilities

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality 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 working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems (Excel Spreadsheets).