Senior Area Executive Chef

Senior Area Executive Chef – Fannie Mae Account

Locations: Washington, DC | Reston, VA | Plano, TX
Weekly travel to DC/VA, quarterly travel to TX
Sodexo Corporate Services

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to shape the future of corporate dining? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Area Executive Chef to lead our culinary program for the prestigious Fannie Mae enterprise across sites in Washington, DC, Reston, VA, and Plano, TX.

As the most senior culinary leader on the Fannie Mae contract, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, strategy, and execution—driving excellence across cafés, catering/conference services, and pantry operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations at three primary sites
• Ensure compliance with pricing, portioning, inventory, and food safety standards
• Develop seasonal catering menus and execute high-profile events
• Lead culinary audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate on enterprise-wide culinary performance and best practices
• Support staffing, training, and onboarding of new culinary hires

• Lead Culinary Strategy: Set and enforce brand standards across all sites, ensuring consistency, creativity, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor & Develop Talent: Recruit, train, and support Executive Chefs and culinary teams across the enterprise.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee menu development, plate costing, inventory, recipe building, and compliance with Sodexo’s Modern Recipe standards.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary culinary contact for Fannie Mae, leading tastings, celebrations, and strategic planning.
• Innovate & Inspire: Champion sustainability, food safety, and culinary storytelling through platforms like VIVA.
• Manage Modern Recipe Retail Program: Own marketing, promotional calendars, and communications to ensure brand alignment and engagement.

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.

• Proven experience in multi-site culinary leadership
• Strong financial acumen (plate costing, P&L, inventory management)
• Expertise in menu development, food safety, and sustainability
• Exceptional communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to travel regularly and manage cross-functional teams
• Passion for innovation and elevating the dining experience

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years