Culinary Director of Operations

Sodexo; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a culinary leader in Lancaster to drive standardization, develop teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs. You will manage people, direct resources, and influence decisions to elevate dining experiences across multiple client sites.

You will oversee procurement, design client-focused menus, and push continuous improvement in culinary strategy while building strong client partnerships and mentoring staff for growth.

Qualifications

• High-volume, fast-paced kitchen experience.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Advanced menu planning aligned with client preferences and nutrition.
• Organized, detail-oriented with computer systems to improve efficiency.
• Ability to implement processes independently that improve productivity and consistency.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge for safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of streamlined culinary systems to boost consistency and success.
• Mentor and develop a dedicated team, shaping future leaders.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure top-quality ingredients and cost-effective sourcing.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client needs and nutrition standards.
• Champion fresh, innovative ideas to keep dining experiences engaging.
• Cultivate relationships with clients through exceptional service and collaboration.
• Shape culinary strategy and drive continuous improvement across the area.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Operations management

Problem solving

Food safety HACCP knowledge

Computer systems proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a culinary leader in Lancaster to drive standardization, develop teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs. You will manage people, direct resources, and influence decisions to elevate dining experiences across multiple client sites.

You will oversee procurement, design client-focused menus, and push continuous improvement in culinary strategy while building strong client partnerships and mentoring staff for growth.