Director, Culinary Offer Implementation

Role Overview

Lead Culinary Innovation Across the East Coast - Director, Culinary Offer Implementation, Sodexo

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a Director, Culinary Offer Implementation to support a portfolio of corporate accounts across the East Coast Reporting to the VP of Culinary, you'll help shape the food, hospitality and innovation strategy behind a ~$300M business, partnering with our central marketing and culinary teams to bring brands to life at the unit level. The ideal candidate should be based within the Tri-State area (NY, CT, Northern NJ)

What We Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities within a global Fortune 500 company

Paid time off and holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match

What You"ll Do

Operational Support

• Guide culinary teams on brand strategy and deployment for new business openings and client site refreshes
• Partner with the VP of Culinary and supply chain on vendor sourcing and product specifications
• Conduct onsite audits to ensure brand standards and VDA compliance, supporting unit-level profitability

Sales & Retention

• Support new business sales tastings and the proactive retention of existing accounts
• Bring each client's vision for food and hospitality to life through tailored culinary solutions

Innovation

• Drive food and beverage innovation, partnering with Central Marketing on new concepts and recipes

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

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or related field, plus progressive culinary leadership experience relevant to a Culinary Director with Multi-Site experience role
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time across East Coast accounts
• Proven ability to lead brand standards, vendor compliance and culinary innovation initiatives
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate performance data into clear business actions
• Experience developing and mentoring culinary talent in the field
• Skilled in client relationship management and supporting new business sales efforts

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 - 5 years