Director, Global Culinary Marketing

Sodexo S A • New York, NY

47d

About The Position

Are you ready to lead a culinary renaissance? We're seeking a bold and visionary Director of Global Culinary Marketing to breathe new life into our global culinary brands. This is more than a marketing role-it's a movement to rebuild and amplify our culinary reputation, and bring it to life through a dynamic activation strategy that resonates from our brands to the kitchen, and to the consumer. Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life - where we work, learn, heal, and play. Operating in 45 countries, our 430,000 employees serve 100 million consumers each day. The Sodexo Group stands out for its independence and it's founding family shareholding, its responsible business model and its portfolio of activities including Food Services, Facilities Management Services and Employee Benefit Solutions. Our Mission: to improve the quality of life for our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Your MissionCraft a compelling culinary identity that inspires chefs, delights clients, and excites consumers.Launch a revitalized culinary strategy that aligns internal and external messaging, and tells a consistent, irresistible brand story across our brands portfolio.Activate our culinary presence through chef-led events, webinars, social media campaigns, and community-building programs that turn chefs into brand ambassadors.Build bridges between marketing and culinary teams, ensuring our vision is not only strategic but also deeply rooted in the real-world expertise of our chefs and food platforms. Your SuperpowersYou're deeply connected in the food and culinary world, with the relationships and insight to penetrate key markets and spark meaningful engagement.You know how to translate strategy into action, creating toolkits and campaigns that energize teams and elevate brand perception.You're a natural collaborator, able to rally chefs, marketers, and stakeholders around a shared culinary vision.You bring structure and creativity in equal measure-balancing bold ideas with the discipline to execute them flawlessly. Why This Role MattersOur culinary brands deserve to shine. This role is your opportunity to lead the charge, turning reputation into recognition and strategy into impact. You'll be the heartbeat of our culinary storytelling-energizing our chef communities, engaging our audiences, and driving a new era of culinary excellence.

Requirements

• You're deeply connected in the food and culinary world, with the relationships and insight to penetrate key markets and spark meaningful engagement.
• You know how to translate strategy into action, creating toolkits and campaigns that energize teams and elevate brand perception.
• You're a natural collaborator, able to rally chefs, marketers, and stakeholders around a shared culinary vision.
• You bring structure and creativity in equal measure-balancing bold ideas with the discipline to execute them flawlessly.

Responsibilities

• Craft a compelling culinary identity that inspires chefs, delights clients, and excites consumers.
• Launch a revitalized culinary strategy that aligns internal and external messaging, and tells a consistent, irresistible brand story across our brands portfolio.
• Activate our culinary presence through chef-led events, webinars, social media campaigns, and community-building programs that turn chefs into brand ambassadors.
• Build bridges between marketing and culinary teams, ensuring our vision is not only strategic but also deeply rooted in the real-world expertise of our chefs and food platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees