Do you possess strong leadership skills and enjoy managing people, processes and projects?

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager / Executive Chef to support our West Coast, Senior Services division and several other expanding markets. This position will assist the Area Support Senior Manager and various work stream leaders with culinary and operations support at our existing senior living units and champion pre-opening preparations for new pieces of business. This role demands extensive travel, strong culinary skills, stellar organizational and structuring competency, and a demonstrated track record of successful collaboration/partnership with different teams.

Expected travel areas are CA, WA, AZ, TX, IN, MN. Typical schedule is 10 days on with 4 days off. The ideal candidate will reside in Southern California or other west coast states with easy access to a major airport. Base salary to $80,000 for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will:

• direct and supervise kitchen as well as dining room operations and designated back of house and front 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:

• 3-5 years of proven experience in a recognized concept
• have completed a recognized concept manager training program
• continuously update industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients, making sure they lead the way in innovation and originality;
• have commercial acumen and a good level of computer literacy;
• are enthusiastic, confident and warm, with a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail
• Must have a valid Driver License.

Sodexo 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.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Provides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Provides supervision for food services at account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.
Key Duties
- Establishes a safe work environment

- Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships, to ensure account retention

- Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes

- Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met

- Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan

- Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and regulatory agencies

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 2 years 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.