Senior Recruiter - Culinary

Connect Culinary Talent with Culinary Excellence!

Are you passionate about discovering and connecting top chefs with opportunities that make a real impact? Sodexo is seeking a Senior Recruiter - Culinary to lead recruitment for our diverse culinary and leadership roles across the United States.

In this role, you’ll be more than a recruiter—you’ll be a Culinary Talent Partner.  You’ll collaborate with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand their goals, then deliver recruitment solutions that shape the future of Sodexo’s culinary teams.  Your expertise will influence hiring decisions through market insights, data-driven strategies, and innovative sourcing approaches.

Why This Role Matters

Culinary leadership is at the heart of Sodexo’s mission to create exceptional culinary experiences. As a Senior Recruiter (Culinary), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the teams that define our culinary excellence.

• Build strong partnerships with hiring leaders to execute a seamless recruiting process.
• Source, engage, and inspire top culinary talent—both active and passive candidates.
• Leverage innovative sourcing strategies, social platforms, and industry networks to attract the best chefs.
• Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline for immediate and future needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights on market trends and talent availability.

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.

• 2+ years of experience recruiting for culinary roles (Executive Chefs, Culinary Directors, Chef Managers, Regional Chef Managers, etc.).
• Experience in restaurant or food & beverage operations is a plus.
• Proficiency with ATS and CRM systems.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Sodexo?

• Impact: Help build culinary teams that deliver world-class dining experiences.
• Innovation: Use advanced recruiting tools and strategies to shape the future of talent acquisition.
• Flexibility: This is a virtual position, offering work-life balance while connecting with talent globally.
• Growth: Be part of a global organization with endless opportunities for career development.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years of experience in positions that include recruiting and filling positions