Executive Chef 2

Executive Chef 2

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people's quality of life and make a positive impact.

Sodexo Government Services is honored to continue its support of the Air Force, and we are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef 2 to lead our culinary team at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our dedicated airmen, their families, and base civilians by overseeing the culinary operations within our on-base dining facility. As the Executive Chef 2, you will be the key driver in leading a team of mostly Airmen cooks, crafting and delivering a diverse array of fresh and creative culinary offerings. This role provides an exceptional chance to showcase your culinary expertise and leadership skills in a supportive and rewarding environment. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, is in Goldsboro, NC situated 55 miles southeast of Raleigh, NC, and 160 east of Charlotte, provides a unique and beautiful location to call home.

Your responsibilities will encompass directing all kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality. You will be instrumental in menu planning, implementing innovative culinary concepts, and training your team to excel. Maintaining rigorous food and physical safety standards, as well as managing cost controls, will be crucial to your success. Building strong relationships with clients and customers, ensuring their satisfaction, will also be a top priority. Notably, this position offers an exceptional quality of life, a rarity within the culinary field. You will enjoy a balanced schedule with virtually any late nights and the benefit of select paid holidays off, allowing for a fulfilling personal life alongside your professional achievements.

Key Responsibilities

• A strong culinary background and Culinary Degree or Certification with demonstrated ability to lead a culinary staff
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies
• Previous experience working in a high volume facility
• Strong management and relationship building skills
• A focus on food safety/sanitation and physical safety (ServSafe certification is required)

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

• Manage the daily food production including production planning and controls;
• Ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
• Manage food costing, controls and compliance;
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;
• Have the ability and willingness to develop and train Airmen;

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.