Chef Manager

Chef Manager

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager to join our culinary team at Bristol Glen, a continuing care retirement community located in Newton, New Jersey. The Chef Manager will assist the Executive Chef and be hands-on with food production. Will be the closing manager several days with typical schedule being 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, may vary with alternating weekend coverage.

What You'll Do

• Execute innovative, nutritious, and appealing menus tailored to resident preferences and dietary needs
• Manage approximately 6 cooks and servers
• Ensure rigorous food safety and sanitation standards are consistently met and exceeded
• Lead, mentor, and engage culinary and utility staff to foster a positive, resident-focused culture
• Assist with planning and execution of special events and chef dinners, providing elevated dining experiences that delight residents and guests
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to support resident satisfaction
• Manage inventory, budget, and vendor relationships to optimize operational efficiency and quality

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

• prior food service management experience ideally in a healthcare environment;
• a culinary background with prior food production experience;
• experience supervising and training a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset;
• an enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people, are confident and warm;
• a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail.

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 - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year