Airline Lounges Culinary Development Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo Live! has an exciting, remote opening for a Culinary Development Manager to support our Airport Dimensions Lounge client on a national scale.  The successful candidate will support recipe development and related strategic initiatives and engage in menu design, menu changes, menu costing, training, as well as client facing communication and partnership.  You will also support P&L management, new lounge openings, and team development. 

This is a remote position, and our preferred candidate would reside on the East Coast, near a major airport.  

What You'll Do

• menu design and development
• menu costing
• team training and development
• client communications 
• new lounge openings

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

• 3-5 years of proven leadership experience in a recognized restaurant or hospitality company or group
• proven track record of menu development and training
• excellent culinary background including operations and management
• ability to travel nationally
• desire to learn and grow in a culinary discipline

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 experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in operations