Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Concordia University in Austin, Texas. We are in search of a passionate, talented, culinary leader who is excited by innovation and is always up for a great challenge. Our operations at Concordia consist of Resident Dining, Catering, and a small retail operation. Concordia sits on a beautiful campus in Northwest Austin on a nature preserve. Concordia is a private faith based university, with an amazing student body, and great partners on campus. The successful candidate will maintain a positive presence throughout the campus, train and develop employees, maintain Sodexo procurement standards, and work within budgetary constraints. Developing staff and maintaining regulatory compliance will be key components to this position. Duties will also include ordering supplies, tracking meals, managing expenses & standards, and team building.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
a strong culinary backgrounddemonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trendsexcellent leadership and communication skillsability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policiesprevious experience working in a high volume facilitymanage the daily food production including production planning and controlsensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food qualitymanage food costing, controls and compliancedevelop menus and manage inventoryhave high expectations for customer service and quality of foodhave the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employeeshave a passion for food and innovationhave knowledge of special diets and allergensknowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is idealConcordia University in Austin, Texas http://www.concordia.edu/
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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 2 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.