Vice President, Culinary - Campus & Government

Role Overview

Sodexo is currently searching a Vice President, Culinary for our Campus & Government segments. 

The VP of Culinary leads the Campus and Government Culinary Strategy, aligning with Segment leadership, Marketing, Finance, Supply Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

They oversee:

• Menu & Recipe Development: Ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Culinary & Menu Processes: Meeting theoretical cost targets by menu type.
• Supply Management: Defining product specs and financial metrics to drive value.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Collaborating with CSR to integrate sustainable food and packaging strategies and measure impact.

Incentives

What You'll Do

• Culinary Strategy & Execution: Drives innovation and manages the Culinary Development and Menu Team, ensuring projects meet cost targets and business objectives.
• Product & Menu Development: Owns the product selection process for food and non-food items, using qualitative and quantitative metrics to drive financial performance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Leads talent development, training, and succession planning for culinary professionals.
• Client-Focused Innovation: Supports RFPs and collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver competitive, client-centric menu solutions.

Effectively communicates culinary innovation strategy across the organization, fostering alignment and engagement.

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.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget to meet ambitious goals.
• Culinary expertise with deep food service industry knowledge
• 10+ years in Product Development (culinary background preferred)
• 5+ years in operations (preferred)
• Strong project management and financial acumen
• Skilled in public speaking and presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience: 10 yearsMinimum Functional Experience: 7 years