Executive Chef 2

Sodexo•Tuscaloosa, AL

22h

About The Position

SodexoMagic is seeking an Executive Chef 2, an experienced and Successful Culinarian for the Resident Dining operations at the newly acquired Stillman College, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Stillman College is a liberal arts HBCU with a historical and formal affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), with a current enrollment of 766. The scope of our services will be the Resident Dining Operations, with plans to renovate and upgrade operations, and future plans for Retail offerings. The successful candidate will exemplify extensive knowledge and skill in culinary, leadership, customer service, operational excellence, innovation, client relations, cost controls, HAACP and food safety. This individual will be expected to be comfortable interacting with students and staff. The ultimate goal is to enhance the experience for the students, faculty and staff at Stillman, as well as, support "the Stillman Way", which is...at the end of the day it is about being the best, doing the best and having the best. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities and aviation lounges.

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
have a passion for food and innovation
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum 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 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.