**Unit Description**


**This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.** **Sodexos Corporate Services is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to support a high profile client portfolio in Summit** **, New Jersey.**


Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture and we are thrilled to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary together this year!


SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.


**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.


The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in quality of life solutions around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin Magic Johnson himself clickhere. (http://sodexomagic.com/)


This position offers a predominantly Monday through Friday with some evenings and no weekends schedule. **Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (first year pro-rated based on date of hire). Medical Benefits beginning date of hire, and 401K with company match eligible.**


Sound like the opportunity you've been searching for? Apply today to grow with Sodexo, a world leader in Quality of Life Services!


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**Position Summary**


Provides culinary leadership within a large 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

- Implements & coordinates the culinary function.

- Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.

- Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.

- Manages catering & retail areas.

- Customer & Client satisfaction.

- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.

- Manages food & physical safety programs.


**Qualifications & Requirements**


Basic Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience


Basic Management Experience - 3 years


Basic Functional Experience - 3 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.


**Location** _US-NJ-SUMMIT_


**System ID** _847469_


**Category** _Culinary_


**Relocation Type** _No_


**Employment Status** _Full-Time_