Job Description

Role Overview:

As an Executive Chef at Sodexo , you'll lead all culinary operations for a Corporate Services Headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ , overseeing café and catering services. With hands-on kitchen experience and strong leadership, you'll guide the team in recipe execution, safety, and sanitation. Your role includes managing staff, training, inventory, and ordering, ensuring exceptional culinary experiences while meeting client expectations. You'll also oversee all on-site catering events, driving quality and efficiency. Join Sodexo and make a meaningful impact, creating sophisticated culinary moments and fostering a culture of excellence. You belong on a team where your leadership thrives.

 

This is a 6 week temporary position 

 

What You'll Do:

• Ensure adherence to Sodexo Culinary standards, including recipe compliance and maintaining high food quality.
• Manage purchasing, menu compliance, inventory control, and conduct food cost analysis and production forecasting.
• Develop and motivate team members, fostering a culture of innovation and culinary excellence.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversee and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Utilize automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems to streamline operations and increase efficiency.

What We Offer:

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 You Bring:

• A strong culinary background with expertise in current culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills to maintain high standards.
• Proven experience in managing high-volume facilities, particularly in upscale dining or catering.
• Passion for the culinary arts with strong production experience, ideally in restaurants or catering.
• Solid experience in menu planning and an understanding of food cost management, forecasting, and inventory.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop a team while building strong client relationships and multitasking in high-pressure environments.

Who We Are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Qualifications & Requirements:

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide,

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