Area Executive Chef - Join the Team!

SodexoMagic is a renowned joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Sodexo, a global leader in food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. This strategic alliance uniquely positions SodexoMagic to deliver innovative and community-focused services to a variety of sectors, including corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and aviation lounges. With nearly two decades of experience, SodexoMagic is dedicated to enhancing the everyday lives of the communities it serves by offering top-tier services that promote well-being, sustainability, and growth. The company prides itself on fostering inclusive environments where diversity is celebrated, and all employees feel respected and valued. Sodexo's commitment to equal employment opportunities ensures a supportive workplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. The Area Executive Chef role at University of Illinois Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, represents an exciting leadership opportunity within SodexoMagic's campus dining services. The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations on campus, including residential dining, retail food services, and catering. This hands-on position demands a blend of culinary expertise, operational management, and team leadership, with a distinct focus on engaging students and creating memorable dining experiences. The role requires up to 50 percent travel across various accounts in Illinois, reflecting its regional scope and the importance of maintaining high culinary standards across multiple sites. As Area Executive Chef, the individual will be immersed in culinary execution and management, tasked with ensuring adherence to Sodexo's recognized culinary standards such as recipe compliance and food quality. The position involves mentoring and developing a diverse culinary team, fostering innovation in menu planning, and upholding rigorous food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. The role also requires proficiency with automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems to ensure efficient operations. With leadership at its core, this role calls for a passion for food and innovation, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire and develop employees. SodexoMagic offers competitive compensation that reflects a candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The benefits package is comprehensive, featuring medical, dental, and vision care along with wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Employees receive thorough support and resources to thrive in their roles and foster professional development. Joining SodexoMagic as an Area Executive Chef means becoming part of a mission-driven company focused on creating a better everyday for everyone while contributing positively to educational environments and community well-being.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years management experience
• Minimum 3 years functional culinary experience
• Ability to travel up to 50 percent within Illinois
• Strong culinary skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards