About the Role
Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to oversee independent living dining operations at Acacia Village in Utica, New York. This role involves culinary leadership, staff training, and client relationship management for The Hearth and Timbers restaurants.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily food production serving approximately 200 independent living residents.
- Lead and mentor the kitchen staff.
- Oversee ordering and inventory management.
- Build strong client relationships while meeting the expectations of the client and Sodexo.
- Provide culinary leadership and direction to the on-site team.
- Train cook, production, and wait staff.
Requirements
- A strong culinary background.
- Ordering and inventory experience.
- Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation.
- Experience training and mentoring a culinary team.
- Exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset.
- Enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people.
- Confidence and warmth.
- A positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Minimum 2 years of management experience.
- Minimum 2 years of functional experience in food or culinary services.
Skills
- Culinary leadership
- Staff training
- Ordering
- Inventory management
- Client relationship management
- Supervisory skills
- Human resource management
- Safety and sanitation knowledge
Location
- Utica, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years management experience
- 2 years functional experience in food or culinary services
Education Level
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
About the Company
- 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 provide 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.
- We embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
