Executive Chef 1 at Memphis

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 for University of Tennessee Health and Science Center . This is a Campus Dining account that is a graduate college located in Memphis, TN . The successful candidate will have previous Chef leadership experience, a strong food knowledge and an acute understanding of financials - including labor and food costing, ordering and inventory. High volume, high end catering experience, creativity, excellent leadership and good client relations is a must. A Culinary Degree is preferred, but not required. Previous experience working in a college food service environment preferred, but not required. This position will be primarily responsible for the catering events across campus that total approximately $600K in annual volume. The largest catered event held is typically about 1500 people and the events range from boxed lunches to black tie events.

Sucessful candidates will have strong culinary experience doing large volume catering. They will need to have a working knowlege of web based ordering systems, labor management, and inventory control.

Visit to the campus by invitation only

Designs, supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel in a small account. This position is recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for other chefs and cooks within the account. Selects and develops recipes and other items for clients. Develops menu, implements and trains HACCP, oversees/purchases food, establishes production levels and inventory controls, interviews and hires new chefs, manages/controls food cost issues and offer solutions. May cook selected items, and plan or price menus. Typically has chefs and cooks reporting to this position.

Basic Education Requirement - Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree
Basic Management Experience - 1 year
Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo will require a background check and may require a drug screen for this position.
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Memphis, Company: Sodexo.