Unit Description

Work in an environment that appreciates your sense of ownership, mentorship and teamwork.

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for a large University near Denver, Colorado. **Relocation Assistance is available for this position!** Our Executive Chef will be responsible for menu development that engages students, faculty and staff across the campus. Our successful candidate will demonstrate creative, innovative and on-trend culinary skills with a high focus on quality.  Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred. Collaboration with other chefs on the team is a marker for success, as this position will execute very high-profile catering. Demonstrated history of consistently exceptional campus customer satisfaction reviews preferred.

Three years of Executive Chef level Management Experience Required.

Great Benefits PLUS some Major Holidays and campus breaks OFF!

The successful candidate will: 

• Have Three years Executive Chef level Management Experience, Required*
• Have University or campus Executive Chef experience Preferred
• Have Bilingual Spanish Speaking, preferred
• 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
• 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: 

• Three years Executive Chef level Management Experience, Required*
• 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

• Have a passion for food and innovation

Learn more about Sodexos Benefits 

Click here to read about Sodexos Actions to Mitigate Impacts of Coronavirus  Our kitchens have always been focused on sanitation and safety. We have creased our dedication to sanitation protocols to protect our students, community and team members.

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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 enjoy an improved quality of life thats unique in the hospitality industry. 

Position Summary

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. 

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelors 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.