Chef Manager

As Chef Managers, we have the power to influence lives through the power of food.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Manager, Regional Operations Support to join our Senior Living team to support a variety of Senior Living accounts located in the Northeast Region (from NY, PA, MA, CT, NJ, VA). The position will be based out of one of our accounts in Buffalo, NY and will travel approximately 80% of the time.  This position is temporary and can range in length up to 18 months (with the ability to apply for permanent internal positions).  Travel expenses are Sodexo-paid.

You can expect to gain an array of challenging and meaningful

experiences and deliver on business results by completing assignments in a supportive environment.  This position will work a 5 and 2 or 10 and 4 schedule based on business needs.

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of day-to-day front of house operations; 

• have a passion for food and promotes and mentors guest service excellence cross departmentally through the people we serve;

• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

• develop strategic plans;

• create a positive environment; and

• ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

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

• Culinary Creativity: Follows culinary trends and innovates using local sustainable food sources, is able to translate ideas into unique menu and recipe programs that advance the culinary experience across the regional enterprise. 

• Leadership: Ability to effectively communicate to Sous Chefs, Key Personnel, Catering Staff and Management Teams along with a passion and dedication to be “one of the best”.  Must be highly engaged and extremely hands-on in day to day operations.

• Training: Must be able to articulate and demonstrate a wide ranging variety of cooking techniques and skills for the catering staff (plate presentation, quality, safety, proper culinary techniques).

• Financial: Ability to show proven results with food costs, labor and controllable expenses.

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