Executive Chef 3

Sodexo

About The Position

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact. Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 3 for a high profile government facility located in Northern VA. The Executive Chef 3 will be responsible for a corporate dining program (cafe, brands, catering). Responsibilities include purchasing, inventory, sanitation, audits,and compliance. This is a high volume, fast paced environment for a creative culinary person to design the food program. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a security clearance from the U.S. government

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; and/or
have a passion for food and innovation.
will thrive in a fast-paced, ever changing landscape.
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

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; and/or
have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.