Venue/Stadium Chef

Sodexo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Venue Stadium Chef for the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. You will provide culinary leadership across multiple units, drive menu development, manage large catering operations, and train staff while ensuring compliance with food management systems and cost controls.

The role emphasizes support for recruitment, standard setting, and culinary performance across the region, with travel and a focus on delivering high-quality experiences for events and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with large-volume catering and multi-unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-unit culinary expertise and operational support across a wide geographic area.
• Lead menu development, culinary planning, and large catering initiatives.
• Train frontline and managerial staff on standards, processes, and systems.
• Oversee plate costing, inventory, and compliance with food management systems and vendors.
• Support recruitment and development of culinary talent and represent Sodexo in program showcases.

Skills

Menu development

High-volume production

Plate costing

Inventory management

Staff training

Culinary leadership

Sales & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Food management systems (FMS)

P&L awareness

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Venue Stadium Chef for the Indiana Convention Center located in Indianapolis, IN.

About the job

Join a role where you’ll provide multi-unit culinary expertise, operational support, and training across a wide geographic area. You’ll strengthen culinary execution by supporting menu development, large-scale catering, recipe creation, food safety standards, and frontline and manager training. This role also plays a key part in system implementation, plate costing, inventory oversight, and compliance with products, vendors, and food management systems. You’ll help maintain consistent standards, assist with recruitment, and ensure strong culinary performance across the district.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $100130 per year - $129580 per year

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

• A dynamic role that spans multiple units, giving you broad impact and exposure.

• Opportunities to lead menu development, culinary planning, and large catering initiatives.

• A key position in supporting training, onboarding, and development for both frontline and culinary leaders.

• Hands-on experience with financial controls, plate costing, and food management systems.

• The ability to help shape culinary standards, support recruitment, and elevate operational excellence across the region.

• Travel that offers variety, challenge, and broad professional reach.

What you’ll bring

• Strong culinary expertise across menu development, recipe creation, and high-volume- production.

• Experience with plate costing, inventory management, and understanding of P&L and cost -ofs ales- principles.

• Proficiency with culinary and food management systems, including FMS implementation and training.

• Skill in training others on food safety, standards, systems, and culinary techniques.

• Ability to support staffing needs, including recruiting, selecting, and developing culinary talent.

• Strong presentation skills and confidence representing the organization in sales, retention, and program showcases.

• Excellent organizational abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to support multiple units in a fast-moving- environment.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Management Experience: 5 years

• Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.