Executive Chef Culinary Development ()

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services provider in Canada is seeking an Executive Chef - Culinary Development to lead culinary innovations and manage food service offerings. Responsibilities include enhancing food management processes, collaborating with marketing for business proposals, and maintaining vendor relationships. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in food services management.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation & great employee benefits

Training and development programs

Countless opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in food services operations including managing complex functions.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Experience in vendor partnership and supply management.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the Food Management Process by leveraging culinary expertise.
• Lead R&D for ingredients and menu development including costing.
• Collaborate with marketing on business proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Menu planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Culinary or related field

Formal Culinary Training or equivalent

Job description

Overview

How Youll Make an Impact : The Executive Chef - Culinary Development leads, manages and evaluates culinary product / service offerings, brands and internal signatures for all business lines. You will support and utilize information from market research, sales, vendors and accounts to make recommendations that improve quality, sales and profitability by providing input to the business regarding opportunities for culinary enhancements. The incumbent acts as the SME for DRIVE & NetMenu implementation, monitoring and standardization of food programs and platforms including menu management, providing strategic insights, innovations and the creation and planning of best culinary practices to support the growth, development and transformation of business and services within the organization.

As Executive Chef - Culinary Development you will manage:

Operations Excellence

• Enhance the Food Management Process (DRIVE) by leveraging culinary expertise and trends.
• Develop and implement unique menu and recipe programs.
• Recommend operational changes, identify resources and assist in implementation.
• Support Executive Chef hiring and onboarding.
• Lead R&D for ingredients and menu development including costing, value-based pricing and creating training materials.

Program Development

• Lead cross-functional teams in planning and implementing new food services or changes.
• Develop and execute implementation plans aligned with business expectations.
• Review project elements, manage schedules, metrics and ensure adherence to segment strategies and budgets.
• Serve as the transition point of contact for internal support teams.

Supply

• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and Sodexo’s purchasing department.
• Support ingredient RFPs by validating performance and quality.

Culinary Network-Hub

• Create and lead a network of culinary professionals across Canada.
• Collaborate with internal and global resources on food service initiatives and market research.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and innovations.

Food Sustainability

• Ensure central menus meet strategic food targets and quality standards.
• Focus on food presentation and waste avoidance.

Sales and Business Development

• Collaborate with marketing on business development proposals and client presentations.
• Provide solutions and support for equipment lists, pricing and internal costing models.
• Develop strategies for RFPs including appropriate offerings and service models.

Qualifications

What Youll Need to Succeed

• Bachelors degree in Business, Hospitality, Culinary or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in food services operations including managing complex functions, food offers and menu portfolios
• 5 years of leadership experience
• Formal Culinary Training or equivalent (e.g., Red Seal)
• Expertise in culinary and food management
• Proficient in menu planning and application
• Strong presentation, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving abilities with innovative solutions
• Experience in vendor partnership and supply management
• Highly collaborative with experience in coordinating across multiple departments
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to influence all levels of operations ensuring accountability

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive. In addition we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long-term care facilities and senior homes be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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