Director Culinary Services

Entegra is seeking a Director of Culinary Services.  The primary function of the Culinary Services Director is to deliver culinary solutions that drive client and consumer satisfaction while supporting profitable growth. This role provides strategic culinary consulting to operator clients and suppliers,  leads innovation initiatives, and ensures the successful execution of culinary programs across the organization.

The candidate must reside in close proximity to Richmond, VA. 

• Serve as the segment SME for creative culinary food solutions that will exceed consumer and client expectations.
• Provide strategic culinary consulting to operator clients to enhance menu development, operational efficiency, and overall dining experience.
• Develop and implement culinary solutions that support client satisfaction, consumer engagement, and profitable growth

• Lead and participate in operator and corporate culinary initiatives, including menu innovation, product evaluations, and culinary program development.
• Leverage leading foodservice research platforms (including Technomic and Datassential) to track emerging industry trends and provide quarterly analysis and actionable insights to clients.
• Lead product cuttings and culinary innovation sessions, presenting recipes and product recommendations that support client menu development and business objectives.
• Ensure the Culinary Consulting team consistently delivers high-quality consulting services, actionable insights, and measurable client outcomes.

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.

• Strong culinary knowledge and skills
• Proven culinary leadership experience within foodservice, hospitality, contract dining, or multi-unit operations.
• Distributor sales or food brokerage background preferable

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, teachable insights.
• Excellent client-facing presentation skills, including the ability to deliver engaging culinary demonstrations and professional PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to analyze operational and financial considerations when developing culinary solutions, ensuring recommendations support both guest satisfaction and profitability.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years of experience in operations, marketing, or a related field.