Executive Chef 3

Company: Sodexo
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: November 27, 2019

Job Description:

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 3?for Embry Riddle Aeronautical?University?- located in Daytona Beach, Florida?Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Executive Chef 3 will be the Campus Executive Chef for the University with a strong focus on Resident Dining. Embry Riddle Aeronautical New? Resident?dining hall has 800 seats, a fine?dining restaurant?style with small portions.??Responsibilities include:?

• Oversees all aspects of the culinary function for the production environment including menu development, inventory, purchasing, waste control, and cost / budget analysis.
• Manages the Sodexo Food Management System (FMS).
• Oversees food service operations including menu design, purchasing, labor control, waste control, and culinary training, safety / HACCP and sanitation.
• Accountable for positively impacting?student satisfaction associated with dining services.
• Provides ongoing training and coaching to the culinary team, including Sodexo required training.
• Actively becomes involved in the account through exhibition cooking, educational presentations, and cooking presentations.
• Responsible for growing relationships with key client contacts as well as collaborating and with the client and Sodexo management team on achieving annual operational projects and goals.
• Ensures compliance with Sodexo Culinary standards including menu / recipe?compliance.
• Assists with food cost management and overall cost controls for the unit.
• Ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards at all levels.
• Ensures compliance to Sodexo operating policies and procedures and works to maintain those standards.
• Accountable for the execution of service quality and ensures?student,?faculty / staff?and client satisfaction.The Executive Chef is recognized as a technical expert and trainer for cooks and kitchen personnel. This senior production leader will take ownership of the dining experience, communicate Sodexo's values and continue to foster rapport with the client, students and campus community.??We are looking for candidates who will:manage the daily food production including production planning and controls;ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;manage food costing, controls and compliance;develop menus and manage inventory;have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees;have a passion for food and innovation;have knowledge of special diets and allergens; andknowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS/ DRIVE)?is preferred.The ideal candidate has: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;previous experience working in a high-volume facility; andstrong management skills***Relocation Assistance Available***Provides culinary leadership within a large 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.??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.

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