Venue/Stadium Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to improving the daily experiences of individuals and organizations across various sectors. With a comprehensive approach that includes food service, catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions, Sodexo partners with clients worldwide to ensure exceptional service delivery. The company's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment fosters a workplace culture where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their true selves to work. Sodexo's focus is not only on providing outstanding services but also on contributing to the social, economic, and environmental progress in the communities it serves. One of Sodexo's flagship locations is the San Diego Convention Center, a premier venue facilitating large-scale events and conventions in Southern California. The Convention Center serves as a vibrant hub for business, entertainment, and social gatherings, requiring high standards of culinary and operational excellence to support its diverse clientele and event demands.

The Venue Stadium Chef role at the San Diego Convention Center offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals to lead and innovate within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position encompasses oversight of culinary operations, purchasing, and stewarding functions, ensuring that all aspects of food service meet the highest standards. The role requires a skilled individual who brings multi-unit culinary expertise and operational support capabilities across a geographically broad area. Responsibilities include supporting menu development, large-scale catering events, recipe creation, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering training for frontline and managerial staff. Additionally, the position involves critical engagement with system implementation, plate costing, inventory management, and compliance with vendor and food management systems.

This full-time role pays between $139,145 and $180,070 per year and includes eligibility for Sodexo's incentive plan, allowing the successful candidate to earn variable compensation on top of the base salary. The Venue Stadium Chef acts as an individual contributor focused on technical and specialized tasks that enhance the district's culinary operations. While the position primarily operates independently, collaboration with teams is essential to achieving consistent execution of culinary standards, supporting the recruitment and development of culinary talent, and driving operational excellence across multiple units.

In this role, you will have the chance to influence culinary standards through hands-on involvement with menu design, catering projects, and financial controls. This position also provides considerable variety through travel across locations, presenting professional challenges that enhance expertise and career growth potential. The role is ideal for culinary leaders who are adept at managing complex operations, training teams, analyzing costs, and ensuring food safety compliance. Sodexo values professionals who possess excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment. Overall, the Venue Stadium Chef position is a critical leadership role within the San Diego Convention Center that champions culinary quality, innovation, and operational success on a regional scale.