Executive Chef 2 Job at Sodexo, Laguna Woods, CA

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  • Sodexo
  • Laguna Woods, CA

Job Description

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Role Overview


Sodexo is seeking a Executive Chef to join our team of professionals at our prestigious client The Towers at Laguna Woods in Laguna Woods, CA . We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a operational-culinary-driven experience. This is a hands-on OPS role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production, with retail & fine dining menu knowledge. This is a highly visible position and will interface with the residents and clients on a daily basis.

What You'll Do


  • work to develop and grow the menu while managing and controlling food costs and offering high quality service to the residents.
  • be responsible for full financial oversight of the account, including budgeting and reporting.
  • provide technical training and expertise, coaching and leadership to the production team while working side by side in the operation as needed.
  • create a positive customer service driven environment, drives employee engagement and customer satisfaction through strong leadership skills.
  • integrate fully within our client's organization becoming a trusted adviser with a customer service focus.
  • work to achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
  • ensure compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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 Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring


  • have a passion for culinary arts, with a desire for creativity a strong production culinary background, ideally in a healthcare or retail setting; kosher experience ideal;
  • demonstrate experience supervising a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset.
  • possess a hands-on, innovative leadership approach to management, as well as a high-level customer service approach with the residents and client;
  • have strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget.
  • are knowledgeable in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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 complete this form .

Qualifications & Requirements


Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide,

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