Director Culinary Services

Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $115,940.00 - $150,040.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision care

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing quality of life and contributing to social and environmental progress worldwide. With operations spanning numerous countries, Sodexo partners with clients to provide comprehensive and integrated solutions including food service, catering, and facilities management. The company is committed to creating a better everyday for everyone by fostering innovation, sustainability, and exceptional experiences for customers and employees alike. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee is respected and has opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5 years management experience
Minimum 5 years experience in operations, marketing, or a related field
Strong culinary knowledge and skills
Proven culinary leadership experience within foodservice, hospitality, contract dining, or multi-unit operations
Distributor sales or food brokerage background preferable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent client-facing presentation skills
Ability to analyze operational and financial considerations when developing culinary solutions

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5 years management experience
Minimum 5 years experience in operations, marketing, or a related field
Strong culinary knowledge and skills
Proven culinary leadership experience within foodservice, hospitality, contract dining, or multi-unit operations
Distributor sales or food brokerage background preferable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent client-facing presentation skills, including engaging culinary demonstrations and professional presentations
Ability to analyze operational and financial considerations when developing culinary solutions

Job Duties

Serve as the segment SME for creative culinary food solutions that will exceed consumer and client expectations
Provide strategic culinary consulting to operator clients to enhance menu development, operational efficiency, and overall dining experience
Develop and implement culinary solutions that support client satisfaction, consumer engagement, and profitable growth
Lead and participate in operator and corporate culinary initiatives, including menu innovation, product evaluations, and culinary program development
Leverage leading foodservice research platforms including Technomic and Datassential to track emerging industry trends and provide quarterly analysis and actionable insights to clients
Lead product cuttings and culinary innovation sessions, presenting recipes and product recommendations that support client menu development and business objectives
Ensure the Culinary Consulting team consistently delivers high-quality consulting services, actionable insights, and measurable client outcomes

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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