**Unit Description**


**_We are the Communities we serve!_**


**This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.**


Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture. SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.


An oasis away from the airport hustle, the elite **1st class, premium airport lounges** has become synonymous with comfort and elegance at major airports throughout the world. **Grow your culinary career!** We are seeking **Chef Manager** candidates with prior culinary supervisory/management skills and hands-on food production experience to join our growing team at JFK Airport. This operation is a premium 3-tieredlounge that services international, long-haul travelers and offers top-tier amenities and expanded premium food and beverage offerings.


**The successful candidate will:**


+ be responsible for purchasing, menu/recipe compliance, inventory, food production forecasting, hands-on cooking;

+ supervision of large-scale batch cooking;

+ 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 supervisory culinary background within hotel banquets, country clubs and upscale restaurants with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;

+ excellent mentoring/leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards;

+ **have the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes early mornings or late evenings including weekends and holidays;**

+ strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or

+ have a passion for food and innovation.


Check out more about Airline Lounge Hospitality! (https://us.sodexo.com/industry/sports-leisure/airport-lounges.html)


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. ***Paid Airport Parking** .


**The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in quality of life solutions around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin Magic Johnson himself clickhere. (http://sodexomagic.com/)**


**Not the job for you?**

At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate,Schools, Campus,Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs (http://bit.ly/SdxCulinaryjobs) .


**Working for Sodexo:**

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, youll enjoy an improved quality of life thats 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.


**Position Summary**


Responsible for the day to day execution of the menus & culinary deliverables. May be responsible for smaller units within a multi-location.


Key Duties

- Executes the culinary function.

- Customer & Client satisfaction.

- Handles administrative functions.


**Qualifications & Requirements**


Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Basic Management Experience - 1 year


Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.


**Location** _US-NY-FLUSHING_


**System ID** _964864_


**Category** _Culinary_


**Relocation Type** _No_


**Employment Status** _Full-Time_


**Posted Range** _$46700 to $70950_


**Company : Segment Desc** _AIRLINE LOUNGES_


_On-Site_