Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced Catering Executive Chef to lead the team in Phoenix, Arizonia this position is resource and can last up to 6 months . This hands-on Chef position will be responsible for all the culinary operations to include daily catering events and creating the food for the Mico - Market

As the Catering Executive Chef, you'll be at the forefront of culinary excellence, curating hospitality experiences that delight our discerning clientele. Your responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team of talented cooks, and consistently delivering premium culinary offerings that elevate our brand.

• Culinary Leadership: Spearhead premium culinary initiatives, ensuring the highest quality in all culinary offerings
• Catering Excellence: Plan and execute memorable daily catered events
• Menu Development: Craft innovative and enticing menus, considering dietary preferences and trends

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
• Be strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
• Have a strong knowledge of food and able to cook using multiple styles of cuisine recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends in catering
• Use correct food terminology and cooking methods
• Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and service as a whole
• Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor’s staff

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.

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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