Director, Culinary Services
About The Position
Sodexo Live! is seeking a high-performing Director of Culinary Services for a prominent airline serving consumers worldwide! This is a remote position, and candidates will reside close to a hub airport for travel. Venues and events don’t just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of creating memorable experiences for people. Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences !
Requirements
- an executive-level culinary background
- culinary experience managing multiple locations or business segments
- intimate knowledge of industry trends and elevated culinary programs
- the ability to work hands-on and convey a passion for food and hospitality
- strong client relations skills and the ability to inspire teams
- aptitude to build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally, to ensure additional market growth and promotion of comprehensive solution offerings to clients
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years of experience in operations, marketing, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- lead and motivate culinary teams, inspire strategic direction
- secure and/or deploy resources
- cultivate relationships with clients and teams within a region of airport lounges
- ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments
- sustain client satisfaction and retention, and maintain strong client relations
- mentor, inspire and provide innovative culinary solutions within area of responsibility
- travel up to 80% between lounge locations
- oversee culinary strategy supporting new lounge business
- execute menus, ensure food costs, and provide culinary solutions
- work directly with clients and culinary teams to ensure program compliance and innovative offerings.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
