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Job Listing: Travel Chef

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Location: We are seeking several experienced Travel Chef to work with the Sodexo Live! Travel Team!

The Sodexo Live! Travel Team is a specialized group of employees who travel to various venues and events to support Sodexo Live!'s food and beverage operations. This team provides on-the-ground expertise for major sporting events, as well as smaller venues requiring seasonal support.

In addition to operational support, the Travel Team plays a vital role in developing the next generation of hospitality professionals by offering hands-on training and mentorship, ensuring consistent service excellence across all locations.

Job Overview:

The Travel Chef assures that foods are prepared using fundamental cooking techniques, seasoned for maximum taste and flavor, and served in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The Travel Chef directs some aspects of foodservice production and service, ensuring that approved food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. With guidance, the Travel Chef supervises the preparation and production of the unit's menus and manages a shift or station in the hot kitchen, the cold kitchen or banquet kitchen. The Travel Chef assists in organizing the flow of activity within the kitchen in a way that complements and supports the overall operation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute fundamental cooking techniques, ensure proper seasoning, and maintain high presentation standards.
• Manage a shift or station in the hot kitchen, cold kitchen, or banquet kitchen. 
• Supervise food production and service with guidance from senior chefs.
• Help organize kitchen workflow to complement broader foodservice operations.
• Ensure Kitchen Safety and Sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume or premium hospitality setting.
• Experiencing managing $8-$10 million in revenue.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
• Adaptable, collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality.
• Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.