Executive Chef 1

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day! 

 We are SodexoMagic!

In 2006, Sodexo, Inc. joined forces with Magic Johnson Enterprises which resulted in a joint venture called SodexoMagic. By leveraging the power of business entrepreneur and NBA all-star, Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s brand with Sodexo’s extensive portfolio of quality-of-life offerings, SodexoMagic effectively provides flexible, innovative, and comprehensive service solutions that have a broad consumer appeal to the marketplace. This strategic alliance, 51% owned by Earvin “Magic“ Johnson and 49% owned by Sodexo, Inc., allows for an unrivaled partnership in providing creative dining and facilities management solutions.

At SodexoMagic, we sustain and empower communities everywhere through healthy food and exceptional services. We stand with our employees and partners to ensure quality, safeguard wellness and create a just and more equitable future for all people. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated services via these segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Campus, and Airline Lounges. We are in search of our next “Magic Maker” at Methodist Hospital-Southlake campus:

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 for Methodist Hospital-Southlake located in Merrillville, IN. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in a culinary environment. 

Perks include:

• Comprehensive benefits that start day 1 of hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation your first year

The successful candidate will:

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates
• manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
• procurement and purchasing
• create menus based on client needs
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
• create interpersonal relationships with clients

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

• a strong culinary background in a high-volume environment
• strong management skills and experience
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment
• the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team
• ability to handle change and maintain professionalism in changing environments
• creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
• a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction 

Learn more about Methodist Hospital HERE

To learn more about SodexoMagic and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself, click here.

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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.