Job Summary

Employment Type

Full Time

Bonus/Commission

Job Description

Sodexo is seeking a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) for our locations at Cannon Air Force Base located in New Mexico. Our Air Force team is looking for an experienced, dedicated and motivated Executive Chef to lead the culinary charge at each of these Air Force Bases. These positions will oversee all culinary operations and supervise a combined team of Airmen and Sodexo civilian cooks. Teambuilding, training and implementation of operational standards are keys to success in this position. Our Air Force contract continues to grow and excellent advancement opportunities await the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will:

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 ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or
have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

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

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;
strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or have a passion for food and innovation.

Position Summary

Provides culinary leadership within a medium sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.

Key Duties:
- Implements & coordinates the culinary function.
- Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.
- Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.
- Manages catering & retail areas.
- Customer & Client satisfaction.
- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.
- Manages food & physical safety programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 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.