Executive Chef 3

Company: Sodexo
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Unit DescriptionYou want high visibility, challenging opportunities and a rewarding environment.Relocation Assistance Available!Sodexo's Campus Segment is hiring an Executive Chef 3 for Colleges of Fenway in Boston, MA. The Executive Chef will provide 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.The Colleges of Fenway, a consortium that encompasses 3 universities, MassArt, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Services, and Wentworth University is seeking a talented, innovative and passionate culinarian that will lead the dining services program. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership characteristics in labor, food cost, and menu finesse. Come join an incredible team in the heart of Boston!The successful candidate will:

• directly manage retail, catering chefs as well as purchasing and catering manager;
• maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule as needed; be responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for chefs and managers through the use of Ingenium;
• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for School: Catering, Retail menus, LTO's, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;
• monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus;
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;
• conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;
• work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
• continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations;
• conduct yearly culinary foundations training to all cooks;
• guide chefs in unit to ACF certification with guidance from Director of Culinary Operations;
• improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services;
• create interpersonal relationships with clients in School.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;
  • a passion for food and innovation.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 OfferCompensation 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 ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 3 yearsBasic 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.
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