Director, Culinary Services

Sodexo has an exciting opening for a Director, Culinary Development. We are looking for a culinary leader with menu development experience to join our culinary team and contribute to our company targets and goals.

Food Fuels Workplace Transformation.

That’s why we’re creating transformational food experiences with our Food Connection to keep employees well fed wherever they work, whether in an urban office environment or manufacturing and tech hubs. This ecosystem of services optimizes the workspace to enhance employee experience, reduces costs and ensures sustainable practices. Food Connection creates convenient food options without ever sacrificing quality by integrating agile on-site and off-site operations to provide flexible menu choices and delivery options. Check out Sodexo’s lifestyle brand and food experiences here: Sodexo's Corporate Food Services: Food Connection

This role is virtual position. Travel required, approximately 25%.

The successful candidate will:

• Own North America’s Healthcare & Senior Living menu development and recipes.
• Co-owns Culinary strategy for Healthcare and Senior Living
• Operationalizes Culinary Brand Strategy for Lifestyle Brand and LTOs within Menu Builds
• Menu SME for marketing, sales & operational teams
• Establishes menu BTP goals with Segments and integrates into culinary strategy
• Implements Sourcing Innovation Strategy Within all Menus.
• Organize & Facilitate consumer trends, menu performance data and applies to continuous menu improvement process that leads to increased consumer satisfaction.
• Culinary SME supporting building, testing, and deployment of resident & patient dining menus.
• Ensures all menus meet budgetary requirements and tracks menu financial performance, recommending menu adjustments when necessary

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.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years management experience
• Patient & Resident dining culinary menu development experience preferred
• Strong culinary abilities (cooking technique & knowledge)
• Experience incorporating CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) within menu development (i.e. Plant-based, carbon emission reduction, food footprint reduction, etc.)
• Strong computer skills, ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills working with multiple 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 or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years