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Area Executive Chef

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Sodexo

Area Executive Chef

Olney, MD

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Have a craving for a new culinary career? Look no further!

Sodexo is seeking a Area Executive Chef for the MedStar Health System in Baltimore, Southern Maryland, Saint Mary's Count and Washington, DC.

Must have a valid Drivers License!

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to caring for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. MedStar is recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care.

We are in search of the best culinary talent in the region to create and execute a best in class food program within the Medstar portfolio. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in leading and advancing large teams, creating and developing pop-up food concepts, and a passion for keeping current with the latest in food trends. Strong acumen on the utilization of food costing models and food management systems is required.

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This position duties will include but will not be limited to menu planning and implementation, retail, catering, and executive dining, production systems, client interaction and retention, procurement, and chef training. Implements business practices in order to uphold Sodexo's mission and Values. Ensures food costing is accurate and updated. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation schedules. Directs chefs/cooks in proper cooking, preparing and serving food. Ensures compliance with all HACCP and Gold Check standards and all health inspections. Maintains par levels for food stuffs. Ensures all labeling and dating is accurate. Cooks and prepares special functions foods as needed.

The skill-sets below are also necessary in this high profile role:

  • Energetic, polished culinary professional with high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts.
  • Experience with authentic global cuisine is highly desirable.
  • A strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and engaging a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skill-set.
  • Menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends.
  • Ability to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers.
  • Ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment.
  • Strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts.
  • Ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team.
  • Ability to creatively and effectively problem-solve and manage projects.
  • Proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills.
  • Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.

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.

Employees who work at MedStar are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and provide proof of vaccination.

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 - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Client-provided location(s): Olney, MD, USA
Job ID: Sodexo-28349497
Employment Type: Other