Location: Washington, DC
At The Good Eating Company, we believe food should be more than just fuel—it should be an experience worth discovering and sharing. We bring the food people love to the places they work, making corporate dining simply delicious.
As an Executive Chef with Sodexo and The Good Eating Company, you’ll be at the forefront of culinary excellence, curating upscale hospitality experiences that delight our discerning clientele. This is a hands-on, innovative role where you’ll champion fresh, local ingredients and lead the growth of our culinary program in partnership with our client.
We are obsessed with scratch cooking, local products, and being best in class. We’re seeking a strong culinary leader with a proven commitment to innovation, teamwork, and collaboration—someone who can inspire excellence and elevate workplace dining into something extraordinary.
Lead with creativity and vision to design menus that showcase fresh, local ingredients
Inspire and mentor your culinary team to deliver exceptional hospitality every day
Collaborate with clients and colleagues to grow and evolve the culinary program
Champion sustainability and innovation in food sourcing, preparation, and presentation
Ensure operational excellence in kitchen management, safety, and quality standards
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Culinary Mastery: Deep knowledge of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and menu development, with a passion for scratch cooking and local sourcing.
Creative Vision: Ability to design innovative, enticing menus that reflect food trends while honoring diverse dietary needs.
Leadership Presence: Proven experience leading and inspiring culinary teams, fostering collaboration, and building a culture of excellence.
Operational Expertise: Strong skills in kitchen management, food safety, compliance, and cost control to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
Client Partnership: Confidence in working directly with clients to align culinary offerings with their vision and expectations.
Hospitality Heart: A genuine love for food and service, with a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences.
Adaptability & Resilience: Comfort in fast-paced, evolving environments, with the ability to pivot and innovate under pressure.
Sustainability Mindset: Dedication to responsible sourcing and practices that support community and environmental goals.
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