Executive Chef 2

Executive Chef 2

Unit Description:

Take your culinary career to new heights!

Sodexo Lives! Airport Lounge Segment has an opportunity for an Executive Chef 2 to lead our culinary team at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This lounge will host 75+ seats and is a dedicated space for passengers who are members of their club to come relax, dine and enjoy a spacious oasis prior to boarding their flight. The clubhouse will offer alcohol/beverage options and a premium a la carte dining platform; complimentary for guests. The club will operate from 8:30am - 11pm, however hours are subject to change due to flight schedules. Paid parking is included.

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;
• ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems (Excel Spreadsheets).

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

• prior culinary management skills and hands-on food production experience;
• a culinary management background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• excellent mentoring/leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards;
• have the ability to work a flexible schedule;
• strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or
• have a passion for food and innovation.

BENEFITS: 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.

Learn more about our Airline Lounges: Click Here

Away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, the airport loungesare dedicated spaces for elite passengers to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy chef created dishes or order from the full-service bar which serves premium wine and spirits.

What We Offer:

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement -Associate's Degreeor 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.