Unit Description:

Do you have a passion to take raw ingredients and re-imagine them into something someone appreciates and finds delicious?

Sodexo is currently seeking an Executive Chef 3 to join our culinary team at Simpson House, an upscale continuing care retirement community located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Dining  operations include the independent living formal dining room, a bistro, 4 household dining models and catering. 

The Executive Chef 3 will manage approximately 40 hourly employees including one sous chef.  This Executive Chef will oversee the culinary operations for all levels of care and be responsible for menu planning, ordering, inventory and the training and development of culinary team.  Typical shift will be 6:00am - 4:00pm, may vary with every other weekend coverage.   We are open to chefs with senior living and/or restaurant/country club leadership backgrounds.  We offer 3 weeks paid vacation to start, 401k, great benefits, and more!   

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

have a passion for culinary arts, with a desire for creativity.

have a strong culinary background, ideally in country club, restaurant or healthcare setting.

have catering experience.

large volume experience.

are able to develop trust and build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo.

demonstrate experience supervising a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset.

have exceptional professional communication skills.

possess a hands-on, innovative leadership approach to management.

have a passion for a high-level customer service and relationship oriented.

are able to work independently and make sound business decisions within company guidelines.

have the ability to manage multiple priorities.

have strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget.

are knowledgeable in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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

What We Offer:

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

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.