Executive Chef - 2

Title: Executive Chef - University Dining

Location: Saint Paul MN

Duration: Full Time

Relocation Assistance: Yes

MUST HAVE

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 2 years

2 years' work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Qualifications:

Basic 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.