Executive Chef 3 Location US-DC-WASHINGTON System ID 976211 Category Culinary Relocation Type No Employment Status Full-Time Posted Range $73400 to $110990 Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES   On-Site Unit Description

Inspire students through food, and teach them what’s possible through sustainable resources!

Sodexo Universities Segment has a great opportunity to grow your culinary career!  We are currently seeking an 

Executive Chef 3 to oversee the culinary operations at American University Law School located in Washington, DC.

 

As an Executive Chef, you will be at utilizing local and organic ingredients when available to create mouthwatering dishes that delight our guests. Picture yourself in our dynamic kitchen, overseeing multiple locations and catering. You will be the driving force behind our culinary operations, ensuring that our line cooks deliver perfection on each plate. Your expertise and guidance will shape the flavors, presentation, and quality that our patrons crave.

 

The successful candidate will: 

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecastingensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implementedhave the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliancehave working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systemsmanage food costing, controls and complianceability to develop menushave high expectations for customer service and quality of food;have the ability and willingness to develop and train front-line employeeshave a passion for food and innovationhave knowledge of special diets and allergensknowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (DRIVE) is preferredKnowledge of Market ConnectionKnowledge of the Purchase Awareness MonitorKnowledge of Sodexo Physical & Food Safety Standards (Eco Sure)

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 trendsexcellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standardsstrong coaching and employee development skillshave 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.

 
Working for Sodexo: 
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues, and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

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.

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.