Venue/Stadium Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated facilities management and food service solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, Sodexo partners with a wide range of clients, from corporate offices and healthcare facilities to educational institutions and large-scale event venues. The company offers innovative services that improve customer and employee experiences through expert food service, catering, and facilities management while adhering to environmental and social responsibility principles.

The Indiana Convention Center, located in Indianapolis, IN, is one of Sodexo's prominent locations where outstanding culinary and hospitality services are delivered to a diverse and high-volume clientele. As an iconic event venue, it hosts major conventions, exhibitions, and entertainment events, requiring top-tier food and beverage operations to meet and exceed customer expectations. Sodexo’s presence at this venue emphasizes quality, consistent service standards, and unmatched culinary expertise to support its dynamic and bustling event schedule.

The Venue Stadium Chef position at the Indiana Convention Center offers a unique opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to provide multi-unit culinary expertise, operational support, and training across a broad geographic area. This role is integral to strengthening culinary execution through hands-on involvement with menu development, large-scale catering, recipe creation, and enforcement of rigorous food safety standards. The chef will lead initiatives that include frontline and manager training, systems implementation, plate costing, inventory oversight, and compliance with product standards, vendor relations, and food management systems.

This is an individual contributor role emphasizing specialized technical skills and independent work, with occasional team collaboration. The Venue Stadium Chef will directly influence culinary quality and consistency across multiple units and contribute to recruitment efforts and ongoing culinary leadership development. The position provides exposure to financial procedures such as plate costing and P&L principles, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of operational and financial controls within a complex, fast-paced culinary environment.

The pay range for this role is competitive, spanning from $100,130 to $129,580 annually. Additionally, the position is eligible for Sodexo's incentive plan, offering variable compensation on top of the base salary, providing an opportunity for financial growth based on performance.

This position suits motivated culinary professionals who thrive in a dynamic setting with a broad impact and the chance to lead innovative menu development and large catering operations. The role also offers professional development through supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and elevating operational excellence, with travel opportunities that add variety and broaden career experience.

At Sodexo, the emphasis is on creating a supportive, respectful work environment aligned with core values of diversity and inclusion, where employees are valued for their individuality and contributions. The company encourages professional growth and ensures equal employment opportunity, promoting an inclusive culture that respects all identities and backgrounds.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong culinary expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-moving environment. Candidates who are adept at training others, managing inventory and costs, navigating food management systems, and representing the organization with confidence in various settings will find this role rewarding and impactful.