Executive Chef 2 Wilberforce, OH
This account will fall under the ClientMAGIC portfolio of business. Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! ClientMAGIC is a joint Client/Magic Johnson venture and we are thrilled to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary together this year! ClientMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. ClientMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Client segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities. Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! ClientMAGIC is currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef 2 for Central State University, located in Wilberforce, OH(35 minutes from Springfield and Dayton). Central State Universityis a HBCU (Historically Black College/University). Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will be responsible for the culinary direction of residential dining, catering and a satellite campus. Dining services on campus offer resident dining, a WOW Cafe, SubConnection, and a Grocery Store. Is this opportunity right for you? Are you an experienced chef ready to take your career to the next level? At Client, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. We are looking for candidates who will: manage the daily food production including production planning and controls; ensure Client Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality; manage food costing, controls and compliance; develop menus and manage inventory; have high expectations for customer service and quality of food; have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees; have a passion for food and innovation; have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and knowledge of Client Food Management System (FMS) is preferred. The ideal candidate has: a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends; excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies; previous experience working in a high volume facility; and strong management skills. Position Summary Provides culinary leadership within a medium sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution. Key Duties- Implements & coordinates the culinary function. - Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.- Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.- Manages catering & retail areas.- Customer & Client satisfaction.- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.- Manages food & physical safety programs. Qualifications & Requirements Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.Client is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.