Executive Chef 3 - Sodexo

Unit Description

As chefs, we have the power to influence lives through the power of food.

Sodexo Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Moravian Manor, an upscale continuing care retirement community located in Lititz, Pennsylvania.  This Executive Chef will manage a 70-seat fine dining restaurant and bar, Owl's Nest and Sippery, serving 3 meals daily to independent living residents and the public.  Will report to the General Manager and manage a staff of approximately 15 FT and PT hourly employees. This position offers great work-life balance with the typical shift will being Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 7:00pm, with only occasional weekends as needed.

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.  This position starts with 15 days vacation, 3 personal days, and sick time.

 The successful candidate will:

• be highly visible and interact with the residents on a daily basis;
• implement a full restaurant menu, changing seasonally with daily and weekly specials along with special events;
• FMS: monitoring, Audits, implementation and standardization for new menus;
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;
• Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;
• Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
• improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in catering and resident dining.

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 and work with local ingredients;
• prior experience in an upscale restaurant and/or country club environment is needed;
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;
• strong management skills and previous executive chef experience;
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;
• a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;
• the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team;
• 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.

Learn more about this Sodexo showcase account:  Moravian Manor

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 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.