Executive Chef jobs in Springfield, OH

 Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 2 Years Education level: Associate degree Job function: Production Industry: Food & Beverages Compensation: View salary Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa : Only US citizens and Greencard holders

Job Description

This account will fall under the 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 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.

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!

 is currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef 2 for Central State University, located in Wilberforce, OH (35 minutes from Springfield and Dayton)

Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will be responsible for the culinary direction of residential dining, catering and a satellite campus. Dining services on campus offer resident dining, a WOW Cafe, SubConnection, and a Grocery Store.

Is this opportunity right for you?

Are you an experienced chef ready to take your career to the next level? 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.

We are looking for candidates who will:

Manage the daily food production including production planning and controls

 Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality

Manage food costing, controls and compliance

Develop menus and manage inventory

Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food

Have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees

Have a passion for food and innovation

Have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is preferred.

The ideal candidate has:

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 standards and implements company policies

Previous experience working in a high-volume facility; and Strong management skills.

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - associate 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.