Chef Manager

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

Sodexo is changing the way society sees Senior Living, one resident at a time. We are currently looking to build a team of Chef Managers in the greater Baltimore, MD area. We are seeking innovative and passionate culinarians, to manage the culinary operations of our select senior living communities. The ideal candidates will have experience in high volume environments of 5 million managed volume or more.

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for the creation and development of innovative, inventive and ground-breaking menus;

• direct and manage 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 have:

• a passion for culinary arts, with a desire for creativity, a strong production background ideally in a healthcare setting;

• demonstrated experience managing a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;

• commercial acumen and a good level of computer literacy;

• expert level knowledge of compliance in food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

Employees in Healthcare and Seniors are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment at Sodexo no later than February 28, 2022, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal. 

• After February 28, you must be fully vaccinated before you can start work. Fully vaccinated by February 28 means:

• Obtain the first dose of a two-dose vaccine no later than January 27, 2022; and the second dose no later than February 28, 2022; or

• Obtain one dose of a single-dose vaccine no later than January 27, 2022

Position Summary

Responsible for the day to day execution of the menus & culinary deliverables.  May be responsible for smaller units within a multi-location.

Key Duties

– Executes the culinary function.

– Customer & Client satisfaction.

– Handles administrative functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Basic Management Experience – 1 year