Executive Chef 2
Company: Sodexo Frontline
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
Executive Chef 2US-TN-CHATTANOOGAJob ID: 35Type: Full-Time# of
Openings: 1Category: CulinarySodexoOverviewInspire students through
food, teach them what's possible through sustainable
resources.RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!Sodexo is seeking a
Executive Chef 2 for a McCallie School located in Chattanooga, TN.
The Executive Chef 2 provides culinary leadership within a medium
sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff
management & training. Works directly with internal and external
clients managing the catering process from beginning through
execution. We are seeking and experienced chef with a resident
dining experience with a strong culinary background who also has
excellent client relations skills and a strong financial acumen.
The McCallie School is a boys college-preparatory school located on
Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. The
school was founded in 1905 and now has 250 boarding students in
grades 9-12 and 669 day students in grades 6-12. McCallie dining
offers four meals a day, including weekends and on-site
catering.The successful candidate will:
- directly manage retail, catering chefs as well as purchasing
and catering manager;
- maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule
as needed; be responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for chefs
and managers through the use of Ingenium;
- implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures
for School: Catering, Retail menus, LTO's, STG, Mindful,
garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS
sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing
plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness,
safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;
- monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus;
- be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training
for all hourly associates;
- conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and
be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;
- work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for
purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
- continue sustainability program with the direction of Director
of Culinary Operations;
- conduct yearly culinary foundations training to all cooks;
- guide chefs in unit to ACF certification with guidance from
Director of Culinary Operations;
- improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create
menus based on client needs;
- implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and
patient services; and/or
- create interpersonal relationships with clients in School.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 standards and implements company
policies;
- strong management skills and previous experience working in a
high-volume facility;
- high end catering and dining experience and a passion for
culinary arts;
- experience with authentic global cuisine (highly
desirable);
- a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale
restaurant/retail/catering environment;
- demonstrated experience leading and engaging a culinary team
and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management
skillset;
- menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current
culinary trends;
- the ability to effectively communicate to multiple audiences
and develop strong relationships with customers;
- the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a
high-standards driven environment;
- a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management,
purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;
- the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a
team;
- the ability to creatively and effectively problem-solve and
manage projects;
- proficient computer skills as well as exceptional
organizational and customer services skills;
- Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and
experience with Health and Safety audits; and/or
- C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus.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.Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary
positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate,
Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior
Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States.
Continue your search for Culinary jobs .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. ResponsibilitiesProvides
culinary leadership within a medium sized unit including menu
planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works
directly with internal and external clients managing the catering
process from beginning through execution. Key Duties- Implements &
coordinates the culinary function. - Directs & trains cooks &
utility workers.- Ensures food preparation & production meets
operational standards.- Manages catering & retail areas.- Customer
& Client satisfaction.- Financial management to include food cost &
labor management.- Manages food & physical safety
programs.QualificationsBasic 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. PI
Keywords: Sodexo Frontline, Chattanooga , Executive Chef 2, Hospitality & Tourism , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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