Unit Description

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Area Executive Chef for UC Health Hospitals in Colorado. The Sr Area Executive Chef will standardize all culinary operations for 7 hospitals in the region and direct 8 culinary managers. This strategic leader will implement a high-end culinary experience, drive and grow the overall brand and marketing, and will come with a background in successful high-end restaurants, resorts, or hospitality with a passion for cooking with current culinary trends and fresh food.

Salary range is $110,000-$120,000 depending on experience anda full benefits package that kicks in immediately.

The successful candidate will:

• direct and standardize all culinary activities including financial performance, menu compliance, and food quality

• drive overall brand recognition and marketing efforts including public demos via social media and other media outlets

• manage, develop, mentor and engage with subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline employees to drive food quality and presentation

• develop and maintain client and customer relationships

• oversee all food and nutrition service day-to-day operations

The ideal candidate will have:

• seasoned experience as an Executive Chef or Culinary Director in a high-end restaurant, hotel, resort, or hospitality environment

• successful leadership skills and proven ability to mentor culinary managers with a focus on food quality

• experience with public cooking demonstrations, social media engagements, and/or pubic relations to drive brand recognition

• strong financial acumen and technical skills

• knowledge and background in current culinary trends and creating elite culinary experiences

• natural enthusiasm, eagerness to grow the brand, and presentation skills

• a results-driven mindset that enjoys working hands-on to support the team

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

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

Location US-CO-Denver | US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS | US-CO-BROOMFIELD | US-CO-HIGHLANDS RANCH | US-CO-LONGMONT | US-CO-Fort Collins | US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS

System ID 974619

Category Culinary

Relocation Type No

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $90500 to $136950

Company : Segment Desc HOSPITALS

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