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The ideal candidate will be a culinary leader with a proven commitment to food service excellence following culinary trends with the ability to translate ideas into unique menu and recipe programs using sustainable food sources. This Senior Culinary Development manager will be the teacher of Sodexo's brands standards so experience with Kitchen Works and or Modern Recipe is a plus
What You'll Do
Culinary
Lead the implementation and evaluation of culinary product/service offerings, brands, and/or in-house concepts and national brands
Responsible for directing and overseeing the innovation and selection of quality menu items and the elevation of current items that contribute to increasing guest traffic, sales, efficiency, and menu profitability
Innovation
Develop and implement pilot programs for new production methods, focusing on efficiency, quality, and sustainability
Oversee the entire innovation process, from ideation and concept development to testing and implementation
Understanding and managing kitchen equipment projects
Maintaining regular communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams regarding project progress, issues, and changes
Proficient in data analysis and interpretation to inform decision-making and measure impact along with pros and cons of given equipment options
Consensus Builder and Client Centric
Coordinating activities between different teams (e.g., design, construction, installation)
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders
What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
Strong coaching and employee development skills
A passion for food and innovation
Experience managing multiple projects, with the strong ability to foster relationships and direct teams to support our vision and additional market growth
A deep knowledge of local regional products and cuisine styles. With the ability to be translate innovative ideas into unique menu items and recipes
the ability to think strategically and systematically with the capability to articulate both
strong leader with the ability to effectively manage, lead and communicate with the team and key stakeholders
a keen eye for detail in order to provide expert guidance relating to hospitality and culinary
strong cooking skills with a diversified repertoire
demonstrated proven results with food costs, labor cost, controllable expenses, targets, and goal setting
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in operations