General Manager / Chef Manager

Unit Description:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where change is the only constant?

 

Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a traveling Chef Manager for our Southern California Market. This supporting role will focus on providing food service management and operationl support for our current senior living accounts as well as new business. This position will require extensive travel and have the ability to work a flexible schedule.

 

This is an exceptional career growth opportunity with the strong possibility of moving into a permanent role within the district.  As a Regional Operations Support Chef Manager, the selected candidate will be eligible to apply to permanent Sodexo positions.

 

The successful candidate will:

  • be responsible for the creation and development of innovative, inventive and ground-breaking menus;
  • direct and supervise kitchen operations and designated back of house staff;
  • ensure that the highest possible standards of food handling and preparation are achieved;
  • control and ensure the company’s and client’s financial targets are achieved;
  • engage with peers, colleagues and patrons in a manner that invites interaction and feedback.

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

  • possess culinary experience with strong food safety and sanitation knowledge;
  • continuously update industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients, making sure they lead the way in innovation and originality;
  • are experienced in all types of cuisines including upscale, from scratch, and foods served in healthcare settings;
  • have commercial acumen and a good level of computer literacy;
  • are enthusiastic, confident and warm;
  • have a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail.

Learn more about Sodexo Benefits:

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo’s Benefits

 

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Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Position Summary:

Directs all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account

Key Duties
– Provides team leadership & training
– Controls unit financials
– Directs daily food operations for quality & safety standards
– Supervises day to day activities
– Delegates authority
– Assigns & prioritizes activities
– Monitors operating standards
– Establishes a safe work environment
10: Support workplace inclusion activities

C/S: Culinary focus with ADMIN responsibilities.  Limited menu, basic program
 

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement – Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience – 2 years         

Basic Functional Experience  – 2 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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