Regional Culinary Director

sodexo singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior culinary leader to shape and drive the APAC culinary identity, aligning global strategies with regional execution. You will guide multi-site operations, elevate food quality, and embed innovation across concepts while partnering with Google and regional teams.

You will mentor senior chefs, champion sustainability, and manage budgets to optimize menu engineering, waste reduction, and service excellence in a dynamic, luxury-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior culinary leadership experience in reputable F&B brands, luxury hospitality, or large-scale contract catering.
• High technical culinary skills across multi-concept environments with proven menu development track record.
• Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and writing abilities to convey complex culinary strategies.
• Collaborative team player able to rally cross-functional teams (Marketing, HR, Supply Chain) toward a shared vision.
• Deep understanding of APAC culinary landscape, trends, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate a cohesive culinary identity for the APAC region and translate global strategies into regional toolkits.
• Oversee multi-site food quality and operational standards; introduce best practices and trends to boost productivity and service levels.
• Engage with Google leadership and Sodexo regional teams to align culinary strategy with workplace experience goals.
• Coach and mentor senior development chefs and site heads; foster recognition and growth through workshops and digital initiatives.
• Own regional culinary budgets and drive financial performance through menu engineering, food cost analysis, and waste management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

APAC regional expertise

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Strategy & Vision: Define and articulate a cohesive culinary identity for the APAC region that inspires chefs and delights users. Translate global strategies into regional operational toolkits, ensuring consistency across a diverse portfolio of food concepts.
• Operational Excellence & Innovation: Oversee multi-site food quality and operational standards. Introduce industry best practices and food trends to the business, leveraging technology to boost productivity and service standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Act as a "great articulator" and strategic partner to Google’s leadership and Sodexo’s regional teams. Lead and facilitate sessions to ensure the culinary strategy aligns with workplace experience goals.
• Team Leadership & Community Building: Coach and mentor a community of senior development chefs and site-level head chefs, fostering a culture of recognition and continuous growth. Animate the internal culinary community through workshops, cook challenges, and digital initiatives.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship: Own regional culinary budgets and drive financial performance through menu engineering, food cost analysis, and waste management (e.g., using Sodexo’s DRIVE system).
• Sustainability & Compliance: Champion ethical sourcing, waste reduction, and health/wellness initiatives. Ensure strict adherence to global food safety (HACCP), hygiene, and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior culinary leadership roles within reputable F&B brands, luxury hospitality, or large-scale contract catering.
• Technical Mastery: High technical culinary skills across multi-concept/multi-cuisine environments, with a proven track record in menu development and recipe creation.
• Articulation & Communication: Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and writing skills. Ability to communicate complex culinary strategies to diverse audiences, from frontline staff to C-suite executives.
• Leadership Style: A "team player" with a collaborative mindset, capable of rallying cross-functional teams (Marketing, HR, Supply Chain) toward a shared vision.
• Regional Expertise: Deep understanding of APAC’s diverse culinary landscape, food trends, and regulatory environments.