Culinary Director: High-Volume Ops & Menu Innovation

Sodexo; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at the University of Missouri is seeking a Senior Culinary Leader to drive standardization, mentor teams, and design innovative menus for diverse client needs across campus venues.

You will oversee procurement, cost controls, and procurement of top-quality ingredients while building strong client partnerships and steering culinary strategy to elevate daily dining and large-scale events.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 1–3 years.
• Related kitchen and hospitality experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and standardize processes across venues.
• Mentor and develop kitchen teams of all levels.
• Oversee menu planning and client-focused recipe development.
• Manage procurement and cost controls to ensure quality and value.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Team mentoring

Procurement

HACCP/ServSafe knowledge

Operations management

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems

Procurement software

Job description

Sodexo Live! at the University of Missouri is seeking a Senior Culinary Leader to drive standardization, mentor teams, and design innovative menus for diverse client needs across campus venues.

You will oversee procurement, cost controls, and procurement of top-quality ingredients while building strong client partnerships and steering culinary strategy to elevate daily dining and large-scale events.