Sodexo
Role Overview
Calling all passionate, food-focused culinary experts! We have an exhilarating opportunity waiting for you in Campus Dining. We are seeking a Catering Executive Chef to lead ourMeanwhile kitchen and take our Catering experience to new heights!
Sodexo is seeking an engaged and innovative
Catering Executive Chef 2
for
The University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB)
located in
Birmingham, AL . UAB is an urban college campus that cares about its students, faculty, and community. UAB is an internationally renowned and the first Health Promoting University in the United States. Our campus dining program includes multiple retail outlets, high‑end catering, and residential dining. UAB has an ambitious client with incredible vision, engagement, innovation, and creativity.
Reporting to the Campus Executive Chef, the
Executive Chef ườ will be involved in all culinary aspects of the catering operation. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, polished culinary professional with fine dining experience. Our
Executive Chef 2
will manage menu planning, ordering, inventory and follow recipe adherence to maintain culinary standards and manage food safety. The ability to flex throughout the day between hands‑on cooking and mentoring frontline team members' sense of ownership in the business and developing their skills to create a talent pipeline will be a primary responsibility for this leader. Our successful leader will implement sustainability practices and work with clients to create customized menus. Seeking doesnt have proven track record for developing, leading, and engaging culinary teams.
Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well‑being and create a healthy learning environment.
Incentives RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
What You'll Do
be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
ensure Sodexo culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
have the work ability and willingness to develop & motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
have working knowledge of automated foodrịta inventory, ordering, production and management systems
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 debates, 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
a strongighter 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
strong coaching and employee development skills
have a passion for food and innovation.
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 anticipated fairness, respect, and being yourself. We will ensure that your ideas are cultivated and your opinions heard because a stronger team shines when 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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab).
Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Location
US-AL-BIRMINGHAM
System ID
985691
Category
Culinary
Employment Status
Full‑Time
Exempt
Posted Range
$55200 to $83600
Company : Segment Desc
UNIVERSITIES
On‑Site
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Sodexo is seeking an engaged and innovative
Catering Executive Chef 2
for
The University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB)
located in
Birmingham, AL . UAB is an urban college campus that cares about its students, faculty, and community. UAB is an internationally renowned and the first Health Promoting University in the United States. Our campus dining program includes multiple retail outlets, high‑end catering, and residential dining. UAB has an ambitious client with incredible vision, engagement, innovation, and creativity.
Reporting to the Campus Executive Chef, the
Executive Chef ườ will be involved in all culinary aspects of the catering operation. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, polished culinary professional with fine dining experience. Our
Executive Chef 2
will manage menu planning, ordering, inventory and follow recipe adherence to maintain culinary standards and manage food safety. The ability to flex throughout the day between hands‑on cooking and mentoring frontline team members' sense of ownership in the business and developing their skills to create a talent pipeline will be a primary responsibility for this leader. Our successful leader will implement sustainability practices and work with clients to create customized menus. Seeking doesnt have proven track record for developing, leading, and engaging culinary teams.
Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well‑being and create a healthy learning environment.
Incentives RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
What You'll Do
be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
ensure Sodexo culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
have the work ability and willingness to develop & motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
have working knowledge of automated foodrịta inventory, ordering, production and management systems
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 debates, 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
a strongighter 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
strong coaching and employee development skills
have a passion for food and innovation.
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 anticipated fairness, respect, and being yourself. We will ensure that your ideas are cultivated and your opinions heard because a stronger team shines when 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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab).
Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Location
US-AL-BIRMINGHAM
System ID
985691
Category
Culinary
Employment Status
Full‑Time
Exempt
Posted Range
$55200 to $83600
Company : Segment Desc
UNIVERSITIES
On‑Site
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