Venue Stadium Chef

San Diego Convention Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Well­

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo seeks an experienced Venue Stadium Chef for the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. You will lead culinary operations, oversee large-scale catering, and contribute to menu development and recipe creation.

Responsibilities include food safety, frontline and manager training, plate costing, inventory oversight, and staff recruitment. Incentives for participation in Sodexo's incentive plan accompany base salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years management experience preferred.
• 3 years related culinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-unit culinary leadership and oversee large-scale catering.
• Support menu development, recipe creation, and system implementations (FMS).
• Assist with plate costing, inventory oversight, and vendor compliance.
• Help recruit and elevate culinary standards across the region.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

High-volume production

Plate costing

Inventory management

Food safety

Staff recruitment

Presentation/sales

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS

Job description

Overview

Job Listing:

We are searching for an experienced Venue Stadium Chef for the San Diego Convention Center located in San Diego, CA.

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.

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

What you’ll do

• Provide multi-unit culinary leadership, oversee large-scale catering, and contribute to menu development and recipe creation.
• Support food safety standards, frontline and manager training, and system implementations (including FMS).
• Assist with plate costing, inventory oversight, and compliance with vendors and products.
• Help maintain consistent culinary standards, support recruitment, and elevate operational excellence across the region.

What you’ll bring

• Strong culinary expertise across menu development, recipe creation, and high-volume production.
• Experience with plate costing, inventory management, and P&L management.
• 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.