Executive Chef 2

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Sodexo is seeking a Catering Executive Chef 2 to oversee our high profile Catering department at our Center of Excellence Campus Dining account - University of Denver, Colorado -  in Denver, CO.-  where our goal is great food, great service and a great experience for our customers, clients and staff. With that said, we are looking for a strong culinarian with a passion for mentoring/ teaching/ developing staff, as well as managing Food Management systems. 

RELOCATION assistance is available for this exciting opportunity!

Reporting to the Campus Executive Chef , the Catering Executive Chef will oversee high volume and high profile Campus Catering,  and support other departments when needed. This position will develop and mentor our culinary catering team. 

Can you bring the WOW factor to our campus catering program serving? High volume and high profile catering allows for innovation and creativity! The passion to serve great food while managing food cost within budget is a must. Food safety and sanitation are key priorities.   

Are you an innovative experienced culinarian with the following skills?   

• Previous success managing high-volume, upscale catering production 
• Experience creating innovative menus with demonstrated best practices for increasing the customer/client experience
• Proven Culinary knowledge: purchasing, inventory, production schedules and Food & Beverage Cost controls
• Enjoy interacting with clients, students, faculty; being the face of the Sodexo Culinary Team on campus and in catering
• Demonstrate culinary finesse at plated dinners and upscale events, sharing passion for food, cooking, sustainability with the clients 
• Some experience catering events in a sports arena - suites, large events, etc. 
• Successful experience partnering with a client in championing sustainable initiatives 

The successful candidate will: 

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

If you want to work in a fun environment, where people have a passion for excellence, then the Sodexo Dining at University of Denver is the home for you!!  The opportunities for growth are endless!  APPLY TODAY and join the Sodexo Team!

NOTE:  Targeted Salary for this opportunity is $70,000 - 85,000 and there is RELOCATION assistance available! 

Learn more about the University of Denver at University of Denver (du.edu)

Enjoy Some Major Holidays and campus breaks OFF!  Grow your culinary career in a management position with Sodexo at this showcase account.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.

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.

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Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

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.