Good Eating Company – Bay Area (Travel Required)
The Senior Manager, Culinary Offer Implementation plays a critical leadership role within the Good Eating Company, guiding the delivery of culinary excellence across a portfolio of Bay Area operations. This position provides strategic direction, hands‑on culinary support, and expert guidance to ensure that all locations consistently meet the highest standards of food quality, innovation, and operational performance.
With a strong focus on growth, profitability, and client satisfaction, this leader partners closely with senior leadership, operations teams, and culinary talent to implement culinary standards, elevate food programs, and drive continuous improvement. The Senior Manager serves as a trusted advisor and subject‑matter expert, shaping the culinary identity of the region while supporting new business, openings, and strategic initiatives.
This role requires regular travel throughout the Bay Area and the flexibility to support multiple sites with varying needs.
Lead the implementation of culinary standards, systems, and best practices across all assigned Bay Area accounts to ensure consistency, quality, and operational excellence.
Drive profitable growth by developing, communicating, and executing culinary initiatives that elevate food quality, streamline operations, and strengthen the overall guest experience.
Serve as the culinary subject‑matter expert, providing strategic guidance, hands‑on support, and innovative solutions to address business challenges and market opportunities.
Ensure purchasing compliance and product optimization, meeting targets for product rationalization, cost control, and alignment with enterprise culinary strategy.
Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen culinary skills, sanitation practices, and operational capabilities across management and culinary teams.
Support sales, proposals, and new account openings by contributing technical culinary expertise, menu development, and on‑site launch support.
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Deep culinary expertise with the ability to translate technique, flavor, and food philosophy into scalable, operationally sound programs.
A strong restaurant and hospitality foundation, bringing an elevated point of view on food quality, guest experience, and modern culinary trends.
Sharp retail and menu analysis skills that support smart decision‑making, cost control, and product optimization across diverse accounts.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, enabling them to coach, influence, and inspire teams at all levels.
A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
Proven success working within a matrixed leadership environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands‑on support while maintaining strong cross‑functional partnerships.
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 Functional Experience - 3 years