Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Culinary Director to provide leadership to one of our prestigious clients. The ideal candidate will be an innovative culinarian with previous upscale to fine dining a la carte experience. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production. Hotels or Restaurants is preferred.

The Regional Culinary Director will support and direct the culinary solutions for a $70M Airport Lounge Portfolio. This position assumes the responsibility of a Resident culinarian in our New York Lounge with day-to -day responsibility for the additional portfolio Lounges in; ATL, LA, CLT & DEN. With location / unit Executive Chefs and culinary teams reporting directly into this position

Candidate must be a commutable distance from JFK airport. This position will require up to 35% travel.

• Develop long-term culinary innovation strategies and culinary standards that balance consumer and client expectations with pre-determined financial goals.
• Create customized and distinct culinary experiences through comprehensive knowledge of global cuisines.
• Formulate, write, and collaborate on all client partner seasonal menus, signature and curated items.
• Utilize agreed Sodexo food management and transformation platforms.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and balanced feedback to all culinary team members.
• Support pre-openings, openings, re-starts and new seasonal menu launches.
• Own all Chef – Partner relationships, setting goals and managing all expectations.

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.

• Oversee procurement resources within the Airline Lounges segment
• Consider all consumer insights and trends when developing menus
• Create significant menu and food programming “differentiation” between client partners
• Drive culinary program consistency
• Champion food and physical safety programs
• Collaborate with other Sodexo segment culinary teams

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.

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Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience: 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years