Global Culinary Director, Data Centers - Menlo Park
5 hours ago

Job description
The Global Culinary Director of Data Centers is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing Meta's data center culinary operations and programs across all global sites.
This position drives accountability, operational excellence, and strategic project execution in partnership with internal teams and external service partners.The Global Culinary Director ensures that Meta's data centers operate efficiently, securely, and in alignment with company objectives, while managing large-scale budgets, vendor relationships, and new site development.
This role requires a global perspective, leading teams and initiatives across multiple regions and ensuring consistent standards and performance worldwide.
Global Culinary Director, Data Centers Responsibilities:
Manage Accountability:
ensure culinary team OKRs are met, working with Program Managers and Service Partners across all global regions.
Own Partner SLAs & SOWs:
oversee Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for culinary operations, maintaining site performance standards globally.
Partner Communication:
manage all communications with partners regarding culinary site performance and operational updates across all data centers.
Quarterly Business Reviews:
lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with Service Partners to assess performance and drive improvements worldwide.
Stakeholder Accountability:
hold all stakeholders accountable to partner scorecards, SLAs, and any associated bonuses or penalties.
Budget Ownership:
own and manage the global culinary operational budgets for Meta's Data Center Team.
Project Design & Openings:
lead new culinary project design in collaboration with Meta teams for new data center openings and design processes for global campus needs.
Campus Approach:
own and implement the overall Meta campus approach for each data center site worldwide.
Travel as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in large-scale culinary operations, preferably in data center, technology infrastructure, or similar environments
Experience managing regional or global multi-site operations, including oversight of culinary budgets and financial performance
Proven track record of leading and developing teams, including remote and international leadership
Experience with vendor management, SLAs, and SOWs in a global context
Demonstrated experience driving accountability and performance through scorecards and business reviews
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholders and partners across regions
Financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets at scale
Experience with Stakeholder Management:
effective at managing multiple stakeholders and balancing diverse interests across global regions
Demonstrated Leadership Skills:
Proven leader of people with experience leading from afar and guiding teams to success in a global context
Effective Communicator:
experience clearly disseminating and conveying key initiatives throughout their organization and partner organizations worldwide
Demonstrated Financial Acumen:
demonstrated understanding of financial management and operational budgeting at a global scale
Experience with Partner Management:
experience managing multiple partners and expectations simultaneously across regions
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with project design and new site openings
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world.
Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.
People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-$141,000/year to $223,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.
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