Culinary Lead

2 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Sodexo Full time

"Sodexo promotes an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds."

Who we are

At Sodexo, we offer 100+ service solutions across diverse sectors—corporates, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and remote environments. From food & catering to facilities management and energy services, we enhance the quality of life for those we serve. Our inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment empowers employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact. With a strong foundation in our values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, working at Sodexo is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of something bigger.

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Role - Culinary Lead – Food Platform

Location - Bengaluru

About the Role:

This Senior Chef role focuses on developing and implementing a scalable, USP-driven product line for Sodexo's brands. You'll lead product innovation from concept to deployment, ensuring creations are cost-efficient and require minimal skill to execute. The position involves refining existing concepts to boost customer acquisition and collaborating with cross-functional teams like Marketing and Purchasing to achieve financial and satisfaction goals. You must have in-depth knowledge of retail and large-scale culinary operations, with a proven ability to train teams and sustain service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working closely with AVP Lead Food Platform to develop the culinary structure for the specialized brand.
  • Extending support to all the segments of Sodexo Food Services
  • Ensuring that all the services are implemented as per Sodexo global standards and delivering positive impact on the segment business.
  • Ensuring all services and policies are aligned with the Sodexo business strategy, driving business and meeting segment and cross function team goals through effective implementation.
  • Implementing and reviewing the processes, product, promotional platform and supporting with materials needed to ensure success in the Sodexo business.
  • Extend support to resolve operational challenges with solution that can provide positive impact on business.
  • Active participation in development of culinary solution like standard recipe, menu planning, culinary training, convenience product, pop ups with third party to fulfill segment & business requirements
  • Evaluating and validating the criteria to finalize the service for implementation and support for bidding.
  • Be updated on the latest food trend in the market with respect to the required brand development.
  • Reporting and reviewing of financial and compliances for the services deployed
  • Visiting sites where services are deployed to audit and ensure right procedures and standards are followed.
  • Ensure onsite product standardization is done through training and food trials.

Preferred candidate will have:

  • IHM Graduate with Culinary specialization and 10 Years of experience with at least 2 retail QSR brands & Mega Kitchen Operations
  • Proven work experience as a Chef.
  • Excellent record of kitchen management and experience working with leading retail F&B brands.
  • Communication and leadership skills.
  • Working Knowledge of MS Office

This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to Sodexo's growth journey by shaping a future-ready, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Why SODEXO:

  • Healthy Work-Life Balance
  • Leadership Development
  • Global Career Opportunities
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Inclusive Culture
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits

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