Executive Chef 1

Sodexo Careers•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day! Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for our Wolfgang Puck Restaurant in the Seidman Cancer Center located at the UH Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. The Executive Chef will direct and manage food production and daily operations as well as adhere to Wolfgang Puck's corporate standards. Other responsibilities include hands-on food preparation, inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and training hourly employees. Great position for restaurant managers who desire a better work-life balance. Primary shift is 6:00 am-4:00 pm, with minimal weekends! Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being.

Requirements

A strong culinary background in a high-volume environment
Strong management skills and experience
Menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
The ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment
The ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team
Ability to handle change and maintain professionalism in changing environments
Proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
2 years minimum management experience
1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for restaurant
Be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates
Manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
Procurement and purchasing
Create menus based on client needs
Implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail and catering