Executive Chef 1

Role Overview Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day! Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for our Wolfgang Puck Restaurant in the Seidman Cancer Center located at the UH Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. The Executive Chef will direct and manage food production and daily operations as well as adhere to Wolfgang Puck's corporate standards. Other responsibilities include hands‑on food preparation, inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and training hourly employees. Great position for restaurant managers who desire a better work‑life balance. Primary shift is 6:00 am‑4:00 pm, with minimal weekends! Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well‑being. What You’ll Do Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for the restaurant Be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates Manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff Procurement and purchasing Create menus based on client needs Implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail and catering What We Offer Compensation 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. 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. What You Bring A strong culinary background in a high‑volume environment Strong management skills and experience Menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends The ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high‑standards driven environment The ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team Ability to handle change and maintain professionalism in changing environments Proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail‑focused Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement – Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience – 2 years. Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sodexo