Culinary Leadership: Innovate Menus, Elevate Teams

Sodexo; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in West Hartford, CT is seeking a senior culinary leader to standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus for diverse client needs, while building strong partnerships that elevate the dining experience.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, with performance reviews and hiring decisions, influencing across the organization for continuous improvement and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and standardize processes.
• Develop menus meeting client needs and nutrition standards.
• Manage procurement and cost-effective sourcing.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Partner with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee hiring, performance reviews, and resource deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu planning

Team development

Negotiation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Inventory software

POS systems

Job description

Sodexo in West Hartford, CT is seeking a senior culinary leader to standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus for diverse client needs, while building strong partnerships that elevate the dining experience.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, with performance reviews and hiring decisions, influencing across the organization for continuous improvement and exceptional service.