Senior Manager, Culinary Planning

Unit Description

We are the Communities we serve!

This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture. SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.

Sodexo Lives! Airport Lounge Segment is seeking a Regional Executive Chef for our prestigious American Airlines portfolio of lounges in the Northeast. Reporting to the Culinary Director, you will oversee food production activities for airport clubs/lounges, including menu rollouts, training, execution, people development, and more. The best qualified candidate will have: Muti-unit, upscale casual to fine dining culinary management experience, experience with training and leading culinary staff, on-line ordering and inventory management, experience with food and labor costing, and experience with menu creation and culinary catering production.

Strong preference for candidates who reside in the following geographies: Washington, DC metro area, Charlotte, NC, Philadelphia, PA, NYC or Boston metro area. Candidates MUST reside close to a HUB airport and be able to travel 50% of the time.

We are looking for candidates who will:

ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;

manage food costing, controls and compliance;

develop menus;

have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;

have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees;

have a passion for food and innovation;

have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and

knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is preferred.

The ideal candidate has:

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 standards and implements company policies;

previous experience working in a high-volume or multi-unit venue; and

strong management skills.

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click here. (http://sodexomagic.com/)

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 candidates education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidates specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Learn more about our Airline Lounges: Click Here (https://www.sodexolive.com/what-we-do/airport-lounges)

Away 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 Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidates education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidates 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 & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience – 5 years

Basic Functional Experience – 3 years of experience in operations

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Location US-MA-DORCHESTER | US-VA-Arlington | US-PA-Philadelphia | US-NC-Charlotte

System ID 976526

Category Culinary

Relocation Type No

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $74100 to $136950

Company : Segment Desc AIRLINE LOUNGES

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