Unit Description:
Take a fresh look at your future.
Sodexo School Food Services has an opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to support Holyoke Public Schools, K-12 School district located in the Holyoke, MA. This account is innovative, progressive with strong Student Well Being initiatives.
The best qualified candidate will have strong communication skills, be highly organized; detail oriented and have the ability to delegate effectively. Responsible for overseeing multiple schools within the district, staff training and development, catering functions. This is a year round position. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Seeking candidates with previous experience with National School Lunch/Breakfast programs, along with knowledge of current USDA regulations a plus. If you have strong financial and analytical skills, quality food operational skills, and proven interpersonal skills, this may be the opportunity for you. This is a great position for someone looking for a better work-life balance while having the opportunity to grow their career within Sodexo.
The successful candidate will:
- have oversight of day-to-day operations;
- deliver high quality food service;
- provide employee training and development;
- develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
- create a positive working environment; and
- ensure Sodexo and USDA standards are met.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:
- have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
- can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
- prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;
Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.
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 - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Basic Management Experience - 1 year
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.