Executive Chef 3

Unit Description

Sodexo University Dining is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 3 for a High Profile University culinary opportunity located in Greater Seattle, WA area - in beautiful Pacific Northwest. Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef for this large campus will be responsible for $15 million in annual volume with 2,200 student boarders on the meal plan. This business consists of approximately $8 9M dining operation, $5 million in retail food business featuring local artisan program and vendors, and $2+ million in high volume and high end Catering.

Is this opportunity right for you?

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.

Are you the experienced food service manager were seeking?

The Executive Chef will direct a culinary team, develop a local artisan and scratch cooking program while partnering with the University's Sustainability initiatives.

The best qualified candidate will have the following:

• High-volume College/University culinary and culinary management experience

• Catering culinary program experience

• A culinary degree or certification

• Experience with food and labor management systems

• Experience leading and training a culinary staff

• Sustainability focus and ability to implement overall local and sustainable initiatives

• Experience with on-line ordering programs

• Excellent management skills with the ability to wear multiple hats

• A strong attention to detail and a high focus on food presentation/menu planning

This is a great culinary management opportunity with visibility within the region! If you have the high volume University dining background, are current in sustainability and local trends, and a passion for training we want to hear from YOU ! APPLY TODAY!

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

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.

Location US-WA-Seattle

System ID 65661

Relocation Yes - According to Grade

Category Culinary

Type Full-Time