Unit Description

Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences?

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 2 to join our team at HCA in Headquarters in Nashville TN! The culinary program in a multi-faceted, we have 4 cafes, and catering operations.

The Executive Chef 2 will oversee the culinary operations for the the main cafe where food is commissary to the other locations. Duties will include but not limited to:

• menu planning with our Sr. Executive Chef
• ordering
• inventory
• leading and developing a team 
• hands on about 80% of the time
• assist with catering when needed
• food and labor cost
• ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, production and management systems

This position requires a focus on excellent customer experience. Our ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, innovative with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends. Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. Must have highest level of food quality and sanitation skills

This position has high client visibility. A lot of retail competition in the very near vicinity. Comfort with technology, positivity and creative thinking are the necessary skills added to your management experience and business acumen to make you a success at this account.

This position offers a traditional Business & Industry, Predominately Monday - Friday schedule, but will include some early evenings for catering

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.

Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.

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.

Position Summary

Provides culinary leadership within a medium 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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years 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 is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.