Venue/Stadium Chef

The San Diego Convention Center is a premier venue known for hosting a wide variety of events, including conventions, trade shows, and large-scale gatherings. As a state-of-the-art facility situated in one of California's most vibrant cities, it attracts thousands of visitors annually and serves as a hub for business, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The center prides itself on providing exceptional service and amenities to its clients and guests, making it an ideal place for culinary professionals who want to make a significant impact in the hospitality and events industry. The Convention Center operates within an integrated services framework supported by Sodexo, a global leader in food services and facilities management. Sodexo is renowned for its commitment to improving quality of life through innovative and sustainable solutions, fostering inclusion, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity.

We are seeking an experienced Venue Stadium Chef to oversee culinary, purchasing, and stewarding operations at the San Diego Convention Center. This is a dynamic multi-unit role that provides a broad geographic scope, allowing you to impact culinary execution across a large district. As part of your responsibilities, you will provide critical operational support and training, focusing on menu development, recipe creation, and managing large-scale catering initiatives. You will also ensure adherence to food safety standards, implement food management systems, and oversee purchasing and inventory control to maintain cost efficiency. This role requires a hands-on approach to financial oversight, including plate costing and productivity analysis, while supporting front-line and management teams through training and development.

Your role as an individual contributor will involve completing specialized technical tasks independently while collaborating with various teams. You will be influential in system implementation projects and in maintaining compliance with vendor and product standards. Additionally, you will play a key role in recruitment and talent development, contributing to consistent culinary performance and operational excellence across the district. With a salary range from $139,145 to $180,070 per year, this position offers a comprehensive career opportunity with variety, challenge, and wide professional exposure.

What makes this role rewarding is the chance to shape culinary standards and operational protocols that affect numerous units, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficient, profitable food service operations. You will participate in training programs aimed at frontline workers and culinary leaders while supporting recruitment and selection processes. Travel will be part of your job, adding diversity and professional reach to your culinary expertise. This role is perfect for a motivated culinary professional seeking a position that blends technical expertise, leadership, and operational management within a respected organization dedicated to excellence and community impact.