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Sodexo Executive Chef 1 in ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas

Unit Description

Sodexo Universities is looking for an Executive Chef 1 to join our team at Henderson State University (HSU) located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas . The Executive Chef will be responsible for providing culinary leadership for the campus. This position will report the General Manager and will oversee the culinary operation for the dining hall and retail locations, including promotions such as monthly LTOs. The Chef will also provide upscale catering events for events in the President's home. The food is the centerpiece at this account. Food must be creative, innovative and presented well in all areas of service. This job does offer relocation assistance!

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.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, 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 culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 2 years

Basic Functional Experience – 1 year 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-AR-ARKADELPHIA

System ID 973948

Category Culinary

Relocation Type Yes - According to Grade

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $41700 to $63030

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

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