VP, Culinary- Sodexo Live! Airport Lounges, NorAM

Role Overview

Sodexo Live! Airport Lounges is seeking a Vice President of Culinary to lead and elevate how we design, deliver, and continuously improve the culinary experience across our airport lounges portfolio in North America.

The Vice President of Culinary is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the culinary vision, strategy, and operational excellence. This executive will lead all aspects of culinary innovation, menu development, product sourcing, food quality, financial performance, and culinary talent across a multi-unit, large-volume and high-touch hospitality environment.

This is a remote position with 50-75% travel.

Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences!

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan, Long Term Incentive Plan and Car Allowance

What You"ll Do

• Culinary Strategy & Innovation
• Culinary Development & Menu Management
• Product Specification, Supply Chain & Financial Performance
• Leadership, Talent Development & Growth
• Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility

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

• Bachelors degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 12+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in multi-unit hospitality, premium foodservice, hotels, lounges, or upscale dining environments.
• Proven experience leading large culinary teams across multiple locations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food cost, labor, and P&L performance.
• Experience in menu engineering, product sourcing, supply chain collaboration, and culinary operations.
• Demonstrated success in innovation, scaling concepts, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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 youre 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: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience: 10 years

Minimum Functional Experience: 7 years