Sodexo is hiring: Airline Lounges Director of Culinary, Premium Services in Miam

Airline Lounges Director of Culinary, Premium Services

Join to apply for the Airline Lounges Director of Culinary, Premium Services role at Sodexo Live! Airport Lounges, North America. The Premium Culinary Director will lead the strategic development and execution of innovative culinary experiences across our premium airline lounge and hospitality operations. This high-impact role demands a creative leader with a strong culinary background, exceptional collaboration skills, and a passion for delivering elevated guest experiences.

The Premium Culinary Director will serve as a brand ambassador and innovation catalyst, shaping the future of premium dining through elite partnerships, new concept development, and trend-setting initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Culinary Engagement & Partnerships: Lead all aspects of culinary engagement, including Global Chef partnerships, restaurant collaborations, high-profile pop-ups, and curated off-site culinary events.
• Concept Development & Execution: Spearhead new food & beverage concept ideation from the RFP phase through to launch. Responsibilities include overarching concept design, RFP menu creation, and rollout of new initiatives.
• Menu Strategy & Collaboration: Collaborate with Executive Chefs across premium airline lounges to develop, review, and approve a la carte menus that meet brand, quality, and client expectations.
• Client Tastings & Presentations: Regularly host and attend client tastings to present and refine menus for upcoming rollouts and culinary refreshes.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary liaison with client culinary teams and guest experience leadership to ensure offerings align with brand standards and elevate the premium customer experience.
• Brand Representation & Industry Engagement: Represent Sodexo Live! as the premier voice in culinary innovation at industry conferences, panels, seminars, and media events.

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 experience (10+ years) in culinary leadership within premium hospitality, airline lounges, or high-end F&B environments
• Strong portfolio of concept development and successful business rollouts
• Exceptional culinary palate with deep knowledge of global cuisine and food trends
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
• Passionate about innovation, quality, and the guest experience
• Ability to travel for site visits, tastings, events, and conferences

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 7 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 7 years

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Facilities Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Hospitality

Equal employment opportunities Sodexo is an equal opportunity employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.