Venue/Stadium Chef

Sodexo; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Live! seeks a senior culinary operations leader for the new Tennessee Titans stadium in Nashville. You’ll oversee menus, food quality, production, kitchen teams, and execution across concessions, premium suites, clubs, and catering, delivering exceptional stadium dining experiences.

You’ll drive multi-unit culinary expertise, support menu development, plate costing, inventory, and staff training while ensuring food safety and compliance. Travel across the district to elevate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a culinary or hospitality field.
• Proven track record in multi-unit culinary leadership and cost control.
• Experience implementing food safety standards and training teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across concessions, suites, clubs and catering in a stadium context.
• Oversee menus, production, quality, inventory, and plate costing with a focus on consistency.
• Recruit, train, and develop frontline and culinary leaders while maintaining standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu development

High-volume production

Food safety training

Staffing support

P&L understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years management experience

3 years related experience

Tools

FMS deployment

Job description

Be part of the excitement at the brand-new Tennessee Titans stadium! Join Sodexo Live! and help create unforgettable guest experiences at one of Nashville’s most anticipated entertainment destinations.

Lead culinary operations at the new Tennessee Titans stadium with Sodexo Live! Oversee menus, food quality, production, kitchen teams, and execution across concessions, premium suites, clubs, and catering while delivering an exceptional stadium dining exp

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.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range:

$100130 - $129580

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.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.