Executive Chef 3
About The Position
Sodexo's Campus Services is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for the SUNY Delhi Campus located in Delhi, NY. The successful candidate will have direct impact on all culinary operations with oversight of culinary innovation, standards and programs as well as supporting, training and developing their team. Their focus will be on recipe execution, safety and sanitation. The best qualified Campus Executive Chef will be able to balance a strategic, program-driven approach with strong, hands-on, kitchen experience. A critical element of the role is accessibility for the staff by being on the floor during services times and showing strong leadership ability. This position manages all aspects of back of the house operations; including ordering, inventory, staff training and development, and has a significant involvement in sustainability and local purchasing programs.
Requirements
- A passion for food and innovation
- An outstanding culinary background, with the demonstrated ability lead large, diverse teams and 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
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years minimum management experience
- 3 years minimum functional 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
- Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
- Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus
- Participate in national and regional initiatives as well as being the culinary ambassador for University at Albany within Sodexo and regionally
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
