Job Description

Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day!

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Xavier University located in New Orleans, LA. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in a culinary environment.

Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

What You'll Do

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for Campus
• be responsible for food, physical safety, and annual training for all hourly associates
• manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
• procurement and purchasing
• create menus based on client needs
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and dining services
• create interpersonal relationships with clients

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

• a strong culinary background in a high-volume environment
• strong management skills and experience
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment
• creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused

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

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide,

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