Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Careers•Dover, DE

21h

About The Position

Sodexo MAGIC is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at Delaware State University, located in Dover, DE . This position will manage the Culinary responsibilities for the Campus Food Service Operations in Residential Dining, Retail Locations, and Executive Catering. The ideal candidate will oversee Culinary Excellence with an innovative passion for food and quality, Staff Management and Supervision, and will bring experience in training and leading food safety, workplace safety standards, creativity, and innovation. Possess experience managing all types of catering events and have excellent client relations skills. Will be responsible for client interactions and management of standards, purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, cost analysis, and forecasting. Will ensure Sodexo Culinary standards include recipe compliance, food trends, and food quality at various levels of service. Will train and implemented in such standards and must have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations at all times.

Requirements

High-volume, quality-focused culinary management experience, preferably within a campus dining setting
Exemplary communication skills with the ability to lead a large team
Strong organizational skills -detail-oriented and task-focused; able to manage conflicting priorities
Possesses strong leadership skills and hands-on training approach with an ability to effectively communicate with culinary staff, key personnel, Catering Staff, and Management team
Experience in successfully managing food and labor costs, strong computer skills, and HACCP training skills
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.

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 a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems
Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus.
Oversee concept development, menu design, and the implementation of new culinary concepts
Driving innovation and excellence in the university's dining program to meet the diverse needs and tastes of the student body and staff
Promote customer loyalty and brand image, diagnose customer needs, and recommend appropriate products or services