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Director, Culinary Development

Role Overview:

Sodexo has an exciting opening for a Director, Culinary Development to join our team.

This Lead Culinarian will play a pivotal role in spearheading menu development, recipe creation, and ingredient sourcing for our brand. This dynamic position requires a visionary culinary professional who can blend creativity with technical expertise to craft exceptional menus that align with our brand’s identity and market trends. The Lead Culinarian will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, procurement, and operations, to ensure the seamless execution of culinary initiatives

This is a remote position with approximately 20% travel required.

What You’ll Do:

The successful candidate will:

  • Design innovative and diverse menus that reflect the brand’s culinary vision and market demands.
  • Translates the culinary brand strategy into menu/recipe development
  • Ensures all menus meet budgetary requirements and tracks menu financial performance, recommending menu adjustments when necessary.
  • Lead and mentor segment culinary professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Work closely with operations to ensure the smooth implementation of new recipes and menu changes across all locations.
  • Culinary SME supporting, building, testing, and deployment of culinary brand

What We Offer:

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.

What You Bring:

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
  • R & D menu development experience preferred
  • Strong culinary abilities (cooking technique & knowledge)
  • Strong project and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Who We Are:

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

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