
CULINARY

OPERATIONS
CEO, UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE
HUMAN RESOURCES
OPERATIONS
STRATEGIC GROWTH
HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS GROUP
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
STRATEGIC GROWTH & RETENTION
OPERATIONS

Why are we here
today?
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CULINARY

OPERATIONS
CEO, UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE
HUMAN RESOURCES
OPERATIONS
STRATEGIC GROWTH
HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS GROUP
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
STRATEGIC GROWTH & RETENTION
OPERATIONS

Why are we here
today?







Founded in 1966 as a catering company Entrepreneurial mindset remains true today 50-year commitment
SOPHIE BELLON
Chairwoman, Owner
NATHALIE BELLON-SZABO
Sodexo Live! Global CEO, Owner, Board Member
Ensuring that we will never compromise our mission or company values


FOOD TRENDS
COMMUNITY ORIENTED
RESULTS DRIVEN
INNOVATION
HIGH QUALITY
TECHNOLOGY
ANALYTICAL +
DATE DRIVEN INSIGHTS MODERN AUTHENTICITY


EXCEPTIONAL FAN EXPERIENCES
DIVERSITY
CULINARY EXCELLENCE
LOCAL HEROES
REVENUE OPTIMIZATION
FORWARD THINKING
SERVICE DRIVEN




















































BELINDA OAKLEY CEO
KEVIN MITCHELL SVP, Operations
DATA ANALYST
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS FIELD MARKETING
BRIAN GASKILL RVP, Operations
MIZZOU ATHLETICS General Manager
EXECUTIVE CHEF
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
WAREHOUSE MANAGER DIRECTOR CONCESSIONS
PREMIUM MANAGER HR MANAGER
SOUS CHEF
TRAINING TABLE SOUS CHEF
CONCESSIONS MANAGER






Next-day dashboards transform post-event data into actionable intelligence Connects operational insight with emotional impact Align staffing, stand layout, and service speed with real-time demand Identifies your menu’s true MVPs Turns foresight into a competitive edge




▪ Dashboards to performance.
▪ Queue monitoring & predictive flow tools.
▪ POS alerts signal abnormalities.
▪ Staffing reallocations based on real-time traffic patterns.
▪ Menu adjustments per location.
▪ Technology deployment when lines exceed thresholds.
▪ Stand managers and zone supervisors communicate via radio and shared dashboards to resolve issues instantly.
▪ “Mobile fix teams” handle inventory replenishment, equipment issues, or crowd-flow challenges.
▪ A dedicated Event Command Lead reviews KPI spikes and dispatches resources accordingly.



RECRUITING PLAN
RECRUITING PILLARS
NCAA EXPERTISE

JOB FAIRS STUDENT HIRING COMMUNITY PATHWAYS POWER OF MU
SODEXO IN MISSOURI UPPER CRUST
MIZZOU HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
COLUMBIA AREA CAREER CENTER
NPO DEVELOPMENT



SVP, CULINARY

VENUE VARIABILITY
DIVISIONAL DIFFERENCE
FOUNDATIONAL FOCUS















SVP, CULINARY
PERFORM & TRANSFORM CHEFS

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4
REGIONAL CHEFS
EXECUTIVE/UNIT CHEFS
TRAVEL TEAM
CULINARY ORGANIZATION
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SVP, CULINARY
PERFORM & TRANSFORM CHEFS
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2,000 CULINARY ORGANIZATION TRAVEL TEAM EXECUTIVE/UNIT CHEFS REGIONAL CHEFS PERFORM & TRANSFORM CHEFS SVP, CULINARY
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PERFORM & TRANSFORM CHEFS
REGIONAL CHEFS
EXECUTIVE/UNIT CHEFS
TRAVEL TEAM
CULINARY ORGANIZATION
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PERFORM & TRANSFORM CHEFS
REGIONAL CHEFS
EXECUTIVE/UNIT CHEFS
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2,000

FUTURE EXECUTIVE CHEFS.
SVP, CULINARY
PERFORM & TRANSFORM CHEFS
EXECUTIVE/UNIT CHEFS REGIONAL CHEFS
TRAVEL TEAM
CULINARY ORGANIZATION
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• Finalize MEP coordination
• Confirm utility loads

• Submit permits to City of Columbia
• Release long-lead equipment orders
MONTHS 3-4 | CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTUCTURE
• Prep “white box,” install waste lines, panels, water/gas
• Hoods, ductwork & fire suppression
• Flooring, wall protection, framing
• Walk-in installation & testing
MONTH 5 | EQUIPMENT DELIVERY & TIE-INS
• Set-in-place equipment
• Gas, power, water, drainage connections
• Set-in-place equipment
• Gas, power, water, drainage connections
MONTH 6 | COMMISSIONING & READINESS
• Final inspections + fire suppression certification
• Staff training & mock production events
• Health Department approval & punch list closeout




CONCEPT & DESIGN:
6–8 WEEKS
• Brand alignment, menu strategy, FOH layouts
• Prioritize high
• Custom millwork & fixtures 2. 3. 1.
FABRICATION & PROCUREMENT: 8-12 WEEKS
• Graphics, signage, kiosks
• Digital hardware (POS, menu boards, self
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING:
2–4 WEEKS PER AREA
• Sequenced during off
• Technology integration + testing
• Phased rollout across stadium venues


ONGOING MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT LIFECYCLE
MEP / UTILITY LIMITATIONS

BOH INFRASTRUCTURE GAPS
ASSET OWNERSHIP
UNDERINVESTMENT IN SELECT PREMIUM AREAS
EARLY JOINT SITE WALKS
FULL EQUIPMENT INVENTORY + OWNERSHIP
RECONCILIATION
ENGINEERING VALIDATION OF ALL UTILITY SYSTEMS
PRIORITIZED LIFECYCLE AND REPLACEMENT PLAN
FACILITY VALIDATION





















Themed options are exciting for sports fans overall and especially for those with access to premium spaces.

*How would the following affect your excitement about visiting the venue?




















✓ LEADERSHIP COLLABORATION
✓ PROFITABILITY EXAMPLES
✓ PRICING IMPACT
✓ STAFFING DETAILS
✓ ORG CHART + RECRUITMENT

✓ RETENTION
✓ EVENT MONITORING
✓ NUTRITION SOFTWARE
✓ FACILITY & CAPITAL GAPS
✓ KITCHEN RETROFIT TIMELINE
“Change is never easy, but we remain highly energized by the collective will to win of the Mizzou faithful. We will continue to lock arms together to take Mizzou
new heights.”

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