Unit Description:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Grow your culinary career in a management position with Sodexo

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager for a Corporate Services account which is part of a Global strategic account portfolio located in Rockville, MD. This candidate will report directly into a General Manager and directly supervise 4 Sodexo frontline(hourly) employees.  This candidate will manage the main cafeteria, which serves as a commissary kitchen for one onsite unit. Services to include retail, catering, and micro market oversight.  We are looking for a strong culinarian with Front of the House and Back of the House skills, strong financial acumen, multi-site experience, and catering experience.

The salary range is between $65,000-$70,000 annually, based on experience.

We are looking for a high-level Chef Manager who will:

manage the daily food production including production planning and controls, hands on food production 

ensure Sodexo 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

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

passion for food

excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies

previous experience working in a corporate facility; and

strong management skills

strong knowledge of financials (labor and materials cost)

What We Offer:

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Basic Management Experience - 1 year

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.