Unit DescriptionSodexo's Airport Lounge Segment has an exciting new Area Executive Chef to support our Airport Dimensions, The Lounge, client across the country. Ideally, we'd like this chef to reside in Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL. This Executive Chef will travel 75% to oversee our culinary operations across multiple locations throughout the country.In this role, you will provide oversight and support of the culinary operations for the AD airport club/lounges. You will be responsible for culinary training, roll outs, menu development/writing, adherence to culinary standards, unit manager culinary training/mentoring and HACCP compliance for these clubs which feature hot and cold buffet-style food service offerings to elite guests. We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a execution and method driven dining experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis.The ideal candidate will have experience with:
multi-unit culinary training experience;
training and mentoring kitchen staff;
working in small/limited kitchen spaces/equipment, as well as full kitchens;
culinary management experience within hotels or upscale restaurants;
culinary systems knowledge and expertise;
high-level client interaction and reporting; and/or
recipe compliance, menu writing, culinary standards and a will possess a wide culinary range.
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
a passion for food and innovations.
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. 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.Learn more about our Airline Lounges: Click HereAway from the hustle and bustle of the airport, the airport lounges are 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 OfferCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 3 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 3 yearsSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.Location US-TX-MCKINNEYSystem ID 977457Category CulinaryRelocation Type NoEmployment Status Full-TimePosted Range $73400 to $110990Company : Segment Desc AIRLINE LOUNGESRemote
