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Director 2, Culinary, Premium Services

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $135,500.00 - $205,040.00
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Sodexo Live! Airport Lounges, North America, is a premier division of Sodexo, a global leader in quality of life services and hospitality solutions. Sodexo Live! specializes in providing exceptional premium hospitality experiences across airport lounges, ensuring travelers indulge in comfort, luxury, and culinary excellence while awaiting their flights. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and guest satisfaction, Sodexo Live! stands out by blending attentive service with high-end culinary offerings, making each visit memorable for its clientele.

The Premium Culinary Director at Sodexo Live! Airport Lounges champions this commitment by leading the strategic development and deployment of innovative culinary progra... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum education requirement - bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum management experience - 7 years
  • Minimum functional experience - 7 years

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience in culinary leadership within premium hospitality airline lounges or high-end food and beverage environments
  • Strong portfolio of concept development and successful business rollouts
  • Exceptional culinary palate with deep knowledge of global cuisine and food trends
  • Excellent interpersonal presentation and client-facing communication skills
  • Passionate about innovation quality and the guest experience
  • Ability to travel for site visits tastings events and conferences

Job Duties

  • Lead all aspects of culinary engagement including global chef partnerships restaurant collaborations high-profile pop-ups and curated off-site culinary events
  • Spearhead new food and beverage concept ideation from the RFP phase through to launch including concept design menu creation and rollout
  • Collaborate closely with executive chefs across premium airline lounges to develop review and approve a la carte menus that meet brand quality and client expectations
  • Regularly host and attend client tastings to present and refine menus for upcoming rollouts and culinary refreshes
  • Act as the primary liaison with client culinary teams and guest experience leadership to ensure every offering aligns with brand standards and elevates the premium customer experience
  • Represent Sodexo Live! as the premier voice in culinary innovation at industry conferences panels seminars and media events

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