Culinary Innovation & Offers Lead

Sodexo; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced professional to design and deliver innovative food, product, and service experiences. You will lead cross-functional initiatives blending culinary excellence, market insight, and business strategy to drive sales and profitability.

The role emphasizes independent work with collaboration as needed, focusing on implementing new offerings and optimizing operations across food service and related services.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate insights into innovative, customer-focused offerings.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Proven track record delivering multi-faceted initiatives on time and budget.
• Analytical skills to interpret market data and consumer behavior.
• Strategic mindset and passion for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evaluation of culinary offerings to drive quality and profitability.
• Engage vendors, clients, and internal teams to deploy successful products.
• Develop training programs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support marketing and business development to boost sales.
• Translate trends into innovative menus and recipes.
• Manage food costs, labor, and other expenses to meet targets.

Skills

Market analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Customer focus

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced professional to design and deliver innovative food, product, and service experiences. You will lead cross-functional initiatives blending culinary excellence, market insight, and business strategy to drive sales and profitability.

The role emphasizes independent work with collaboration as needed, focusing on implementing new offerings and optimizing operations across food service and related services.