Director 2, Culinary Offer Implementation

Sodexo has a new exciting opportunity for a Director 2, Culinary Offer Implementation to support a new high-tech client with their culinary offerings across the U.S. (Data Centers). Your role will be to guide and support our chef network and implement culinary standards for best-in-class menus, dining execution, training, costing and product sustainability. You will develop strategies and streamline the culinary programs across all client locations.

This is a remote position with approximately 50% travel expected.

What You'll Do

• Drive culinary strategy and innovation
• Use analytics, consumer feedback, and operational metrics to guide decision-making and optimize outcomes.
• Foster talent development and collaboration across the region
• Ensure culinary program compliance and development re: consistency, innovation, budgetary compliance, and skill development of the culinary team
• Provide technical and/or management support and expertise within the defined scope of the culinary program.
• Provide training based on assessment of culinary program development needs
• Utilize company and approved industry techniques and processes to determine program changes and recommendations for innovation and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with company standards, HACCP and Safety compliance
• Have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• Possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high level of customer service

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

• Experience within data centers highly preferred.
• Exceptional culinary skills (technique and knowledge)
• Lead culinarian who will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, clients, sales, and operations, to ensure flawless execution of culinary initiatives.
• Strong enterprise project management skills.
• Have the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high level of customer service
• Drive consensus and influence among various supportive functions/teams during mobilization efforts
• Manage the costs and operational execution of multiple locations or businesses
• Have previous experience successfully starting up new business/accounts

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 – 7 years
• Minimum functional experience – 7 years