Executive Chef 1

Unit DescriptionA passion for helping people and attention to detail are the hallmarks of your success. Join a team where you can make a difference.Sodexo is seeking a Executive Chef 1 for University of New Haven in West Haven, CT. Candidate will be responsible for budgets, menu planning/costing, client interaction, inventory, and guest interaction. University of New Haven has two Dining Commons and multiple retail locations. Resident Dining Chef including Kosher operation and some retail.The University of New Haven has about 6000 students and around 3000 of them in a meal plan. 2 Residents Dining Roms, one of them being a all you care to eat cafeteria style and the other a Restaurant cook to order options.We have also two national brands in a dorm building, Moe's and WoW.Experienced Executive Chefs with excellent business acumen and professional polish are encouraged to apply! The budgeted salary is $60,000-$62,000 plus extensive benefits and someCampus Breaks off (https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2021-11/2021calendar.pdf) !The successful candidate will:FMS: monitoring, Audits, implementation and standardization for new menus;

be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;

Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;

Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;

continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations;

improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;

implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services;and/or

create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: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;

strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility;

high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts;

astrong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;

experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;

menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends;

provento effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers;

the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;

a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;

the ability tosuccessfully lead, develop and train a team;

creative and effective problem-solvingandprojectmanagement skills;

proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills;

Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.

Position SummaryProvides culinary leadership within a small 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 executionKey Duties-Executes the culinary function-Customer & Client satisfaction-Manages food & physical safety program.Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 yearsBasic Functional Experience – 1 year 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.Location US-CT-WEST HAVENSystem ID 819670Category CulinaryRelocation Type NoEmployment Status Full-Time