Executive Chef 4 - Sodexo : Job Details

**Role Overview****Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences?****RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!****Sodexo** Campus Services is looking for a **Executive Chef 4.** This **Campus Executive Chef** is located in **Albany, NY** at the **University at Albany Campus.** This position will oversee 24 retail units, 3 resident dining halls, and support with catering operations. UAlbany has approximately 6,300 students living on campus.The successful candidate will have direct impact on all culinary operations with oversight of culinary innovation, standards and programs as well as supporting, training and developing 4 unit executive chefs and their teams. Their focus will be on recipe execution, safety and sanitation. The best qualified **Executive Chef** will be able to balance a strategic, program-driven approach with strong, hands-on, kitchen experience. A critical element of the role is accessibility for the staff by being on the floor during services times and showing strong leadership ability. This position manages all aspects of back of the house operations; including ordering, inventory, staff training and development, and has a significant involvement in sustainability and local purchasing programs.This position does require open availability and a candidate that can be flexible to weekends and evening operations on campus.**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.+ Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus.+ Participate in national and regional initiatives as well as being the culinary ambassador for University at Albany within Sodexo and regionally.**Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:**+ A passion for food and innovation.+ An outstanding culinary background, with the demonstrated ability lead large, diverse teams and 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.Learn more about University of Albany at offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.**Not the job for you?**At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs ( .**Working for Sodexo:**At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.**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, 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 ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.**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; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're 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 completethis form ( .**Qualifications & Requirements**Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years**Location** _US-NY-ALBANY_**System ID** _977494_**Category** _Culinary_**Relocation Type** _Yes - According to Grade_**Employment Status** _Full-Time_**Posted Range** _$71000 to $107250_**Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES__On-Site_