Executive Chef , Seniors Services

Sodexo Seniors is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Executive Chef for our prestigious client, Covenant Living at Golden Valley, in Golden Valley, MN.  We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale experience within a thoughtfully senior living facility.  The ideal Executive Chef candidate will have an eclectic menu knowledge and upscale to fine-dining a la carte experience. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production.  Scratch kitchen background from Hotels or Restaurants is welcomed. 

This is a fantastic quality of life position for a chef!  No late nights, typically out by 8pm every day!  Fantastic benefits and 401k available day one, 3 weeks paid vacation, and more!

The successful candidate will:

• work to develop and grow the menu while managing and controlling food costs and offering high quality service to the residents.
• be responsible for full financial oversight of the account, including budgeting and reporting.
• provide technical training and expertise, coaching and leadership to the production team while working side by side in the operation as needed.
• work to obtain optimum client and customer satisfaction.
• create a positive customer service driven environment, drives employee engagement and customer satisfaction through strong leadership skills.
• integrate fully within our client's organization becoming a trusted adviser with a customer service focus.
• work to achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
• work to achieve high quality resident satisfaction.
• ensure compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• meets (or exceeding) Sodexo standards of operations.

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.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• have a passion for culinary arts, with a desire for creativity a strong production culinary background, ideally in a healthcare or retail setting.
• are able to develop trust and build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo.
• demonstrate experience supervising a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset. 3-5 years of Executive Chef level experience in a recognized setting, concept, or company.
• have exceptional professional communication skills.
• possess a hands-on, innovative leadership approach to management.
• have a passion for a high-level customer service and relationship oriented.
• are able to work independently and make sound business decisions within company guidelines.
• have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• have strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget.
• are knowledgeable in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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.

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.