Culinary Leadership Director: Menu Innovation & Growth

Sodexo; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Nashville, TN seeks a senior culinary leader to drive excellence across operations, menu innovation, and team development. You will standardize processes, mentor a high-performance team, and partner with clients to craft dining experiences that meet diverse needs.

Accountable for performance, staff development, and cost control, you will shape culinary strategy, oversee procurement, and ensure food safety while delivering outstanding guest satisfaction and measurable results for our

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 1-3 years.
• Related Experience: 1-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and drive food quality.
• Standardize operations and foster team development.
• Craft innovative menus meeting diverse client needs.
• Oversee procurement and cost control to ensure top-quality ingredients.
• Build partnerships with clients to elevate dining experiences.
• Shape culinary strategy and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentorship

Menu planning

Operations management

Cost control

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certification

Computer systems

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo in Nashville, TN seeks a senior culinary leader to drive excellence across operations, menu innovation, and team development. You will standardize processes, mentor a high-performance team, and partner with clients to craft dining experiences that meet diverse needs.

Accountable for performance, staff development, and cost control, you will shape culinary strategy, oversee procurement, and ensure food safety while delivering outstanding guest satisfaction and measurable results for our