Venue/Stadium Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food services and facilities management solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide. With a strong commitment to creating a better everyday experience for everyone, Sodexo partners with a diverse range of clients to deliver memorable food service, catering, and operational excellence across numerous industries. Recognized for its values of fairness, respect, diversity, and inclusion, Sodexo fosters an environment where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute meaningfully to their teams. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunities and offers comprehensive support to ensure all team members can thrive professionally and personally.

The Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, now seeks an experienced Venue Stadium Chef to join its dynamic culinary team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $120,000 annually plus a performance-based bonus, with eligibility to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan. In this role, you will provide multi-unit culinary expertise across a broad geographic area, focusing on operational support, culinary execution, and training initiatives. Your responsibilities will include menu development, large-scale catering coordination, recipe creation, adherence to food safety standards, and delivery of frontline and managerial culinary training.

As an individual contributor, your role will involve specialized technical tasks, completed primarily independently but with opportunities to collaborate across teams. A critical part of your duties will include system implementation, plate costing, inventory oversight, and ensuring compliance with products, vendors, and food management systems. This position demands a strong capacity for maintaining consistent culinary standards, assisting in recruitment efforts, and driving operational excellence district-wide.

You will be instrumental in shaping culinary practices and supporting staffing needs, helping to recruit, select, and develop talented culinary professionals. Your expertise will extend into financial controls, including an understanding of profit and loss statements and cost-of-sales principles. The role offers significant variety and challenge through travel and multi-unit oversight, presenting unique opportunities for professional growth and broad industry impact.

Candidates for this position must bring strong culinary skills, with experience in high-volume production, menu innovation, and recipe development. Proficiency in culinary and food management systems, including implementation and training, is essential, along with a strong commitment to food safety and quality assurance. You will also need excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to present confidently to stakeholders, and adeptness at managing fast-paced, multifaceted operations.

Joining Sodexo means you are part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career development. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuing education and growth. If you are a motivated, skilled culinary professional looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role within an internationally respected organization, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.