Director, Culinary Services

Entegra is seeking a Director of Culinary Services the hotel segment.  The primary function of the Culinary Director is to provide solutions to drive client and consumer satisfaction through service sales and achieve profitable goals. This position will lead and participate in our operator clients and corporate culinary projects to drive innovation and provide culinary leadership and training, ensuring that the Entegra Culinary Consulting department executes and delivers excellence in all aspects of culinary standards and consulting processes.

• Serve as the segment SME for creative culinary food solutions that will exceed consumer and client expectations.
• Craft culinary development plans of innovative food solutions that will impact client site with consumer engagement.
• Has experience with local/sustainable food sourcing in crafting solutions based on client needs.
• Establish culinary goals by proactively monitoring and understanding culinary trends and effectively translate those trends into viable product concepts and sales solutions.
• Partner with client culinary teams on ideation and development of new culinary concepts and menu development.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Exemplary culinary knowledge and skills preferably in hotel industry a must
• Strong interpersonal skills to translate and teach knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years of experience in operations, marketing, or a related field.