Director, Culinary Strategy K-12

Sodexo•Atlanta, GA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is currently searching for a Director, Culinary Strategy K-12 to join our At Schools segment Operational Excellence team. This unique role will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of K-12 culinary in-house brands Programs & concepts with a deep passion for feeding children nutritious, delicious, and on trend food they love This is a fully remote role. For travel convenience, candidates should live within a reasonable distance of an airport. In addition to the above, the selected candidate will: Leverage insights from market research, student feedback, sales performance, vendors, and school operators to recommend culinary innovations that enhance food quality, student participation, and financial performance. Design and delivers clear, engaging training tools and resources that empower frontline teams to execute with consistency, confidence, and pride. Communicate culinary vision with energy and clarity across audiences and partners closely with senior leadership to drive compelling product, service, and brand enhancements across the Sodexo At School Segment. 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Degree or equivalent experience
Brings strong expertise in K-12 foodservice management tools, operational systems.
Experience with USDA regulations to ensure programs are compliant, scalable, cost effective, and operationally sound
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 7 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 7 years

Responsibilities

Leverage insights from market research, student feedback, sales performance, vendors, and school operators to recommend culinary innovations that enhance food quality, student participation, and financial performance.
Design and delivers clear, engaging training tools and resources that empower frontline teams to execute with consistency, confidence, and pride.
Communicate culinary vision with energy and clarity across audiences and partners closely with senior leadership to drive compelling product, service, and brand enhancements across the Sodexo At School Segment.