**Unit Description**


**As chefs, we have the power to influence lives through the power of food.**


***$3,000 Sign On Bonus***


Sodexo is seeking a **Chef Manager** for new business, McGregor, a continuing care retirement communitylocated East **Cleveland, Ohio,** situated on a picturesque 45-acre estate, overlooking downtown Cleveland and a view of Lake Erie in the distance. The Chef Manager will oversee the kitchen operations for this community and enjoy training and mentoring cooks. This is a great opportunity to potentially grow into an Executive Chef role.


**The successful candidate will:**


+ implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures: Catering, menus, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;

+ be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;

+ Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;

+ Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;

+ improve and standardize catering and banquet services.


**Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:**


+ a culinary background with knowledge of special diets is helpful;

+ excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;

+ strong management skills;

+ catering experience;

+ a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory;

+ the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team;

+ proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational skills;

+ Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.


_Employees who work in Healthcare and Seniors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal._


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.


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**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**


Responsible for the day to day execution of the menus & culinary deliverables. May be responsible for smaller units within a multi-location.


Key Duties

- Executes the culinary function.

- Customer & Client satisfaction.

- Handles administrative functions.


**Qualifications & Requirements**


Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Basic Management Experience - 1 year


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


**Location** _US-OH-CLEVELAND_


**System ID** _916170_


**Category** _Culinary_


**Relocation Type** _No_


**Employment Status** _Full-Time_


**Posted Range** _$39100 to $59070_