Unit Description:

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! We are seeking an Executive Chef 3,  Chicago, IL to help to build on our success for our 7-days-a-week account, there will be a varied schedules with with some nights and weekends and appropriate time off. Our Chef will manage all culinary programs for our resident dining at the the account. Must have large volume experience with managing multiple venues simultaneously.. Ability to manage budgets, culinary financial acumen and expertise with a flare for culinary innovation and creativity will contribute to success in the role.

The successful candidate will:

Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations 

Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance

Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented

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

Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting

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

Have a passion for food and innovation

Strong coaching and employee development skills

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 culinary standards

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.

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. .

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.

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 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.