Executive Chef 3

Sodexo • Washington, DC

6d

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a talented and innovative Executive Chef 3 at Howard University Hospital to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experience. With over 130 beds, Howard University's Hospitals 145-year history of providing the finest primary, secondary and tertiary health care services, Howard University Hospital has become one of the most comprehensive health care facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and designated a DC Level 1 Trauma Center.

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 standards and implements company policies
• strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility
• high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts
• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

• directly manage retail, patient feeding, catering chefs as well as purchasing and catering manager
• maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule as needed
• be responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for chefs and managers
• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Catering, Retail menus, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark
• monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and training for all associates
• conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating audit books

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive