Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Careers • Wilberforce, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire students through food, and teach them what’s possible through sustainable resources. Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef at Central State University in Wilberforce, OH. The best-qualified Executive Chef will balance a strategic, program-driven approach with strong, hands-on kitchen experience and the ability to deliver results through others. A critical element of the role is ensuring staff accessibility, achieved by being on the floor during service hours and demonstrating strong leadership. This position manages all aspects of back-of-the-house operations, including ordering, inventory, staff training, and development, and has a significant involvement in sustainability and local purchasing programs. Central State University is an HBCU (Historically Black College/University) that is 35 minutes from Springfield and Dayton. Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will be responsible for the culinary direction of the residential dining hall, retail outlets, and catering. Dining services on campus offer resident dining for 1500+ students, a WOW Cafe, SubConnection, and a Grocery Store.

Requirements

• 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 culinary standards
• strong coaching and employee development skills
• have a passion for food and innovation
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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 a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems

Benefits

• Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.
• Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.
• Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
• More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree