Director, Culinary Services

Sodexo Live! is seeking a high-performing Director of Culinary Services for a prominent airline serving consumers worldwide!  This is a remote position, and candidates will reside close to a hub airport for travel.

Venues and events don’t just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of creating memorable experiences for people.

Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences!

• lead and motivate culinary teams, inspire strategic direction; secure and/or deploy resources, cultivate relationships with clients and teams within a region of airport lounges;
• ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention, and maintain strong client relations;
• mentor, inspire and provide innovative culinary solutions within area of responsibility;
• travel up to 80% between lounge locations;
• oversee culinary strategy supporting new lounge business;
• execute menus, ensure food costs, and provide culinary solutions;
• work directly with clients and culinary teams to ensure program compliance and innovative offerings.

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.

• an executive-level culinary background;
• culinary experience managing multiple locations or business segments;
• intimate knowledge of industry trends and elevated culinary programs;
• the ability to work hands-on and convey a passion for food and hospitality;
• strong client relations skills and the ability to inspire teams;
• aptitude to build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally, to ensure additional market growth and promotion of comprehensive solution offerings to clients.

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.