Executive Chef - Culinary Development (70309507) chez Sodexo Canada Ltd

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Sodexo has an exciting new opportunity to join our team as our next Executive Chef - Culinary Development located in Edmonton, Alberta.  This role will require up to 30% travel. 

Salary:  $80,000.00 - $90.000.00

At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

The Executive Chef - Culinary Development leads, manages and evaluates culinary product/service offerings, brands, and internal signature for all business lines. You will support and utilize information from market research, sales, vendors, and accounts to make recommendations that improve quality, sales, and profitability by providing input to the business regarding opportunities for culinary enhancements. The incumbent acts as the SME for DRIVE & NetMenu implementation, monitoring and standardization of food programs and platforms, including menu management, providing strategic insights, innovations and the creation and planning of best culinary practices to support the growth, development and transformation of business and services within the business.

As Executive Chef - Culinary Development, you will manage:

Operations Excellence:

• Enhance the Food Management Process (DRIVE) by leveraging culinary expertise and trends.
• Develop and implement unique menu and recipe programs.
• Recommend operational changes, identify resources, and assist in implementation.
• Support Executive Chef hiring and onboarding.
• Lead R&D for ingredients and menu development, including costing, value-based pricing, and creating training materials.

Program Development:

• Lead cross-functional teams in planning and implementing new food services or changes.
• Develop and execute implementation plans aligned with business expectations.
• Review project elements, manage schedules, metrics, and ensure adherence to segment strategies and budgets
• Serve as the transition point of contact for internal support teams.

Supply:

• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and Sodexo’s purchasing department.
• Support ingredient RFPs by validating performance and quality.

Culinary Network-Hub:

• Create and lead a network of culinary professionals across Canada.
• Collaborate with internal and global resources on food service initiatives and market research.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and innovations.

Food Sustainability:

• Ensure central menus meet strategic food targets and quality standards.
• Focus on food presentation and waste avoidance.

Sales and Business Development:

• Collaborate with marketing on business development proposals and client presentations.
• Provide solutions and support for equipment lists, pricing, and internal costing models.
• Develop strategies for RFPs, including appropriate offerings and service models.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Culinary, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in food services operations, including managing complex functions, food offers, and menu portfolios
• 5 years of leadership experience
• Formal Culinary Training or equivalent (e.g., Red Seal)
• Expertise in culinary and food management
• Proficient in menu planning and application
• Strong presentation, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving abilities with innovative solutions
• Experience in vendor partnership and supply management
• Highly collaborative with experience in coordinating across multiple departments
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to influence all levels of operations, ensuring accountabilities

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong  in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment  
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities for growth  
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!     

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.  

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. 

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