Director 2, Culinary Offer Implementation

Sodexo•Johnstown, OH

6d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 business
Have previous experience successfully starting up new business/ accounts
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 7 years

Nice To Haves

Experience within Data Centers highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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
Ensures 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
Ensures 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