Executive Chef 2

Company: Sodexo
Location: GRAMBLING
Posted on: July 23, 2021

Job Description:

Unit Description:

We are the Communities we serve!

This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!  SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture and we are thrilled to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary together this year!  SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.  SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Grambling State University in Grambling, LA.  This chef will typically work an overnight shift. The chef will report to our Executive Chef 3 and will be responsible for all food operations for resident dining and catering.  Our dining hall is open 24 hours/day!  This chef will manage a small group of front of house employees during their shift.  Will be responsible for upholding brand standard and food integrity during overnight shift.  Will need to be able to work flexible hours.  

The ideal Executive Chef candidate will possess the following: 

• Culinary management experience within a large volume, quality-focused setting, preferably within a college or university environment.
• High expectations for customer service and quality of food.
• Understanding of financials as they apply to cost controls of food and labor.
• Ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees.
• Passion for food and innovation.
• Knowledge of Sodexo systems preferred.
• Culinary degree (preferred).

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance.  Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click here.

#sdxmagic

Provides culinary leadership within a medium 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.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 2 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.

Keywords: Sodexo, Shreveport , Executive Chef 2, Other , GRAMBLING, Louisiana