Role Overview

This is a role for a chef who sees beyond the plate.

If you love to cook, thrive in the energy of a kitchen, and feel most alive when you're building something that elevates people and experiences, this is a rare opportunity to lead with both your hands and your vision. As the Director, Culinary Offer Implementation, you will shape the culinary identity of a large-scale Tech client-guiding chefs, inspiring teams, and bringing to life programs that set new standards for workplace dining.

You'll be the connective force that unites a diverse culinary community. You'll mentor chefs, strengthen craft, and help teams grow into their full potential. You'll bring clarity, creativity, and operational excellence to a portfolio that values innovation, sustainability, and unforgettable guest experiences.

This is not a desk-only role. It's hands-on, immersive, and deeply collaborative-you'll be in kitchens, at tastings, in workshops, and alongside chefs as programs move from concept to execution. You'll also play a critical role in welcoming new culinary talent from acquisitions, ensuring they feel supported, trained, and integrated into a shared culture of excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead culinary program development - design, refine, and activate enterprise-level culinary programs that inspire chefs and elevate the guest experience
• Work hands-on in kitchens - cook alongside teams, validate program readiness, and model excellence in technique, flavor, and execution
• Mentor and develop chefs - coach culinary talent across the region, strengthening skill, confidence, and cohesion
• Build operationally sound standards - create playbooks, SOPs, and activation guides that make excellence scalable and repeatable
• Guide cross-functional collaboration - partner with operations, training, supply chain, and client leadership to ensure programs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned
• Support onboarding and integration - train and integrate new culinary staff, including acquisition teams, into established systems, culture, and expectations

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

• Culinary mastery - deep craft knowledge, strong palate, and the ability to model excellence in real kitchens
• Hands-on leadership - a coaching mindset that elevates chefs, strengthens teams, and builds confidence through presence and partnership
• Program-building expertise - experience designing, scaling, and operationalizing culinary programs across multi-unit environments
• Operational discipline - the ability to translate creativity into standards, systems, and processes that drive consistency and performance
• Cross-functional influence - strong collaboration skills and the ability to align culinary, operations, training, and client stakeholders
• Change leadership - skill in guiding teams through growth, acquisitions, new program adoption, and cultural integration

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years