Executive Chef 2

Sodexo•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a hands-on, creative, and imaginative Culinarian with an eye for detail for Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Executive Chef 2 will focus on Resident dining and catering, providing high-end service for the Dillard community. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative culinarian to provide high-end service for the Dillard community. We are seeking candidates with a prior background in a high-end culinary position with supervisory and University / campus services experience and with some computer skills. The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing a diverse high-end style operation with proven results. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions, aiming to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Requirements

prior background in a high-end culinary position with supervisory and University / campus services experience
some computer skills
prior experience managing a diverse high end style operation with proven results
demonstrated ability to lead a team in the day to day food operations to ensure quality production and exceptional delivery of service
a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
excellent leadership skills and the ability to interact with customers, clients and all levels of management
previous experience working in a high-volume facility
strong financial acumen to ensure cost effective operations
ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds is necessary to perform the duties of this position
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 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.