Bilingual Executive Chef

Bilingual Executive Chef () Sodexo Canada Ltd•Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Background & Purpose of the Job The way we improve the food experience for customers in the foodservice industry is through value added creativity and long-term service and support. The Executive Chef role helps inspire everyone in every function to think food kitchen and customer first and is designed to add value to our customers with beneficial food solutions. Who You Are & What You’ll Do As an Executive Chef you will support from a culinary perspective the CD Team by assisting in the delivery of critical customer presentations and new menu ideations. You will act as a savory expert. Lead the culinary content development for specific culinary projects in North America in conjunction with your chef peers and in collaboration with the Head. Particular you will be an accelerator in the delivery of Savory/Scratch Cooking growth initiatives designed to enhance the value of UFS brands at both existing customers and new ones. Customer Chefs will work in concert with Marketing CD Ops Finance and Supply Chain to coordinate efforts and resources on behalf of their Zone. You are French speaking with an ability to translate French into English as well as having an understanding of metric and imperial. Who You Are • You’re a born leader and self‑starter: You deliver success with customers in the market by jumping into the details with your CD team. You constructively challenge them in their existing ways of working and inspire them to discover elevated ways to succeed. You prioritize and take control of challenges as they arise. • You’re a dot connector: You coordinate Unilever resources to ensure alignment to the key priorities. • You rely upon collaboration as a core principle of success. You network with decision makers both internally and externally across all sectors of the industry to expedite business acquisition. • You’re a paradox navigator: Routinely interface and work effectively with multiple internal departments/personnel plus senior level and customer personnel which may create complexity and time‑management challenges. You embrace the complexity and can creatively develop solutions to maximize business results. Qualifications 3 years culinary experience in the Foodservice Industry (Corporate or Kitchen) Culinary Arts Degree 3 years working in your respective unit Solution selling mindset with a creative ability to solve customer needs Ability to collaborate with sales teams to both hunt and farm for business in the market Understanding of the Broadline Distribution Network Experience selling branded food categories a plus Excellent communication and follow‑up skills throughout the layers of Unilever organization. Accountability to deliver KPIs and goals as a team Business planning and implementation Consumer/operator understanding & passion Travel as needed outside of your unit around 10% Additional Information Working with us is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own addition we offer: Flexible work environment Competitive compensation & great employee benefits Training and development programs Countless opportunities for growth Corporate responsibility & sustainability An award‑winning employer for sustainability, diversity & inclusion, corporate social responsibility and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here And so much more Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long‑term care facilities and senior homes be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment. Instagram: @SodexoCanadaCareers Twitter: @SodexoJobsCA LinkedIn: Sodexo Canada Careers Facebook: Sodexo CA Jobs Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full‑time Key Skills Culinary Experience Restaurant Experience Kitchen Management Experience Kitchen Experience Laundry Cost Analysis Catering Management Experience Cooking Cost Control Menu Planning Sanitation Leadership Experience Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr