Job Description

Unit Description:

With your leadership excellence, you\xe2\x80\x99re ready to move up to the next level!

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef - Ibby\'s Cafe to support Washington University in St. Louis, MO!!

Washington University in St. Louis\xe2\x80\x99 campuses are located near the cultural center of St. Louis, surrounded by and adjacent to museums, performance venues, vibrant entertainment and dining districts, one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest civic parks, and beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods rich in history and diversity.

The campuses are well served by the region\xe2\x80\x99s light rail and bus service, and have easy access to major interstate highways. In total, more than 2,000 acres and more than 150 major buildings comprise the university.

Nestled at the heart of the Washington University in St. Louis campus, Ibby\xe2\x80\x99s is located in the Danforth University Center. This unique campus bistro offers fresh, creative cuisine inspired by local ingredients and the seasons. Behind the scenes, Ibby\xe2\x80\x99s chefs apply classical cooking techniques to their ingredients to produce cuisine that is stunning to the eye and exciting to the palate. With a focus on sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients, Ibby\xe2\x80\x99s offers a delightful, fresh, daily-changing a la carte menu for carryout only at this time.

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.

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

• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;
• strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or
• have a passion for food and innovation.

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.

Not the job for you?
We offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. .

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you\xe2\x80\x99ll enjoy an improved quality of life that\xe2\x80\x99s unique in the hospitality industry. 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. Position Summary:

Provides culinary leadership within a small sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution
Key Duties
-Executes the culinary function
-Customer & Client satisfaction
-Manages food & physical safety program. Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Associate\'s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience \xe2\x80\x93 1 year 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.

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