Sodexo Group
Role Overview
Let your passion for people and food be the driver of your success.
Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for an Executive
Catering Chef 2
to join a
high-profile Petroleum Regional account
located
San Antonio, Tx! The Executive Catering Chef 2
will lead all Culinary and Catering operations
About the Catering Operation
Our events range from Continental Breakfasts, Lunches to snack delivery, to 5 course plated meals for the CEO and Sr. Executives. Higher-End events range from Dinners, Receptions, and Holiday Parties for 10 to 500 people.
We are looking for a Catering Executive Chef
with great communication and training skills. This is a high-level catering culinary management role but will also be hands-on as needed to support all operations at the account. The Catering Executive Chef will manage a team of 11 hourly employees and will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, inventory, hands on about 80% of the time.
Incentives This position offers a traditional Business & Industry, Predominately Monday - Friday schedule, but will include some evenings and weekends for high-end events and busier seasons.
What You'll Do
Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
Are strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
Have a strong knowledge of food and authentic cuisine
Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and catering service as a whole
Play a key role and enthusiastically mentors’ culinary personnel
Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting
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.
What You Bring
Can you “throw down” in the kitchen - Have experience in scratch cooking with ability and knowledge to develop menus within a contract, meeting food costs.
A strong artistic culinary flair – can you impress the CEO and lead the culinary department to provide new trending ideas/menus.
Knowledge of current culinary trends – can you compete with food trends and top chefs? Do you have well developed
culinary skills for sustainableand healthfuldaily menus .
Possess the ability to inspire a kitchen staff - Be a strong trainer/mentor to the culinary staff – elevating their skills, overseeing daily production to high standards/presentation and on trend menus, and ensuring safety/sanitation.
Who We Are 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 do this by providing 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. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
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Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for an Executive
Catering Chef 2
to join a
high-profile Petroleum Regional account
located
San Antonio, Tx! The Executive Catering Chef 2
will lead all Culinary and Catering operations
About the Catering Operation
Our events range from Continental Breakfasts, Lunches to snack delivery, to 5 course plated meals for the CEO and Sr. Executives. Higher-End events range from Dinners, Receptions, and Holiday Parties for 10 to 500 people.
We are looking for a Catering Executive Chef
with great communication and training skills. This is a high-level catering culinary management role but will also be hands-on as needed to support all operations at the account. The Catering Executive Chef will manage a team of 11 hourly employees and will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, inventory, hands on about 80% of the time.
Incentives This position offers a traditional Business & Industry, Predominately Monday - Friday schedule, but will include some evenings and weekends for high-end events and busier seasons.
What You'll Do
Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
Are strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
Have a strong knowledge of food and authentic cuisine
Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and catering service as a whole
Play a key role and enthusiastically mentors’ culinary personnel
Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting
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.
What You Bring
Can you “throw down” in the kitchen - Have experience in scratch cooking with ability and knowledge to develop menus within a contract, meeting food costs.
A strong artistic culinary flair – can you impress the CEO and lead the culinary department to provide new trending ideas/menus.
Knowledge of current culinary trends – can you compete with food trends and top chefs? Do you have well developed
culinary skills for sustainableand healthfuldaily menus .
Possess the ability to inspire a kitchen staff - Be a strong trainer/mentor to the culinary staff – elevating their skills, overseeing daily production to high standards/presentation and on trend menus, and ensuring safety/sanitation.
Who We Are 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 do this by providing 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. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
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