**Unit Description** **We believe in quality ingredients – and not just for our food. Our most valuable** **ingredient – the heart of our business – is you.** **Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment** has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned **Executive Chef** to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the **American Express Centurion Lounge at Charlotte International Airport in Charlotte, NC.** We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal Executive Chef candidate will have an eclectic menu knowledge and upscale to fine-dining a la carte experience. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production. High volume, scratch kitchen background from Hotels or Restaurants is preferred. **Excellent quality of life! Lots of room to grow! Benefits available day one, with 3 weeks paid vacation to start!** **The successful candidate will:** + 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. **Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:** + 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. **Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.** Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. **What We Offer** Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: + 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 More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. **Qualifications & Requirements** Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 3 years Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. **Location** _US-NC-CHARLOTTE_ **System ID** _976065_ **Category** _Culinary_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$61100 to $92400_ **Company : Segment Desc** _AIRLINE LOUNGES_ _On-Site_