Manager/Senior Manager- Marketing (Food/Culinary)

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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-its a chance to be part of something bigger.

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Position Title: Manager/Senior Manager- Marketing (Food/Culinary)

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview:

• Lead the development, deployment and execution of regional food program marketing and communications strategies.
• Drive culinary marketing, food experience storytelling and brand engagement across multiple sites.
• Activate campaigns, events and communication programs that educate users on food program intentionality and enhance community sentiment.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (culinary, behavioral science, procurement, operations, wellness, etc.) to deliver impactful food marketing initiatives.
• Manage and coach a multidisciplinary marketing team; guide non-report project teams when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Food Program Deployment

• Develop and roll out food marketing strategies, campaigns and internal/external communications.
• Create and manage culinary engagement initiatives, food experience events and foodfocused educational campaigns.
• Maintain and evolve brand identity and communication tools supporting food experience goals.
• Deploy integrated marketing plans across digital, on-site and experiential channels.
• Lead content development related to food programs, culinary stories, wellness themes and sustainability initiatives.

Engagement & Experience Design

• Identify creative ways to engage users through food experiences, culinary activations and menudriven storytelling.
• Build trust and awareness by communicating program philosophy, sourcing principles, nutrition focus and responsible food practices.
• Enhance user participation and advocacy through innovative engagement programs.

Internal & External Communications

• Manage all consumerfacing communications related to food programs across the region.
• Oversee internal communications to ensure alignment among vendor teams and onsite staff.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance on branding, communication tone and conversation management.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with regional program managers, crossfunctional teams and global marketing partners.
• Cocreate initiatives supporting broader food program architecture and organizational goals.
• Act as a key communication resource for regional leadership and operational partners.

Innovation & Insights

• Research trends in food service, culinary innovation, wellness, nutrition, and workplace food experiences.
• Use insights to shape marketing strategy and enhance food program deployment.
• Drive experimentation with new formats, channels and engagement tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications or related field.
• 57 years of experience in marketing/communications, ideally in Food/F&B, culinary marketing or hospitality marketing.
• Strong background in developing and executing marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Experience with both internal and external communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze trends and produce insights-based recommendations.
• Prior experience in brand management, especially in food or consumer-facing environments.
• Proficiency in productivity tools (documents, sheets, presentations).
• Exposure to multi-site operational environments (hotels, cafeterias, corporate food programs, QSRs, F&B chains).

Why SODEXO

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

Disclaimer: If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.