Executive Chef 4

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Executive Chef 4 at Lakeside Waterman Village in Mount Dora, a Sodexo Seniors account, seeks an experienced culinary leader to develop menus and oversee residential dining, catering, and events while managing finances with a focus on quality and presentation. The role demands hands on leadership, staff development, and a drive to elevate resident satisfaction while controlling food costs and ensuring food safety through HACCP and ServSafe standards. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in upscale senior living, fine dining, or country clubs, plus a strong budgeting mindset and a culinary degree or CEC is a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase menu innovation, cost control, team coaching, and alignment with Sodexo values of fairness and inclusion.

Role Overview

Sodexo Seniors is seeking a talented Executive Chef 4 for our prestigious account, Lakeside Waterman Village Retirement Community in Mount Dora, FL.  This upscale Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) embodies the true spirit of community where Residents enjoy the security of a worry-free lifestyle.  As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for developing a nutritious and creative menu with a high degree of quality and presentation. A strong culinary and catering background from an upscale senior living, fine dining or country club setting is preferred.  

What You'll Do

• work to develop and grow the menu while managing and controlling food costs and offering high quality service to the residents;
• be responsible for the oversight of residential dining services, as well as catering and special events; 
• be responsible for full financial oversight of the account, including budgeting and reporting;
• provide technical training and expertise, coaching and leadership to the production team while working side by side in the operation as needed;
• drive employee engagement and customer satisfaction through strong leadership skills;
• ensure compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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. 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.

What You Bring

• a strong culinary background with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with a hands-on, innovative leadership approach to management; 
• a passion for a high-level of customer service with the ability to develop strong client relationships;
• strong financial acumen and experience managing a food service operations budget; 
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits;
• Culinary degree is desired and a C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) is a plus.

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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years