Executive Chef 2

Location US-DC-WASHINGTON
System ID
987758
Category
Culinary
Employment Status
Full-Time
 
Exempt
Posted Range
$77605 to $100430
Company : Segment Desc
CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)
 
On-Site

Role Overview

Executive Chef 2 – Corporate Dining & High‑End Catering

Salary 100K to 110K

 

Sodexo Corporate Services | Fannie Mae – Midtown Center | Washington, DC

Do you have a passion for exceptional food, creative freedom, and a career that finally offers work‑life balance? Are you energized by leading culinary teams and crafting elevated dining experiences for discerning guests?

 

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an experienced Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at the Fannie Mae Midtown Center, a premier, high-profile corporate account located in the heart of Washington, DC.

 

About the Operation

This is a dynamic and diverse culinary environment featuring:

  • A Main Café
  • Starbucks
  • Pizza, Soup & C‑Store Café
  • High‑End Catering Operations supporting executive‑level clients

This role offers an ideal blend of retail culinary leadership and upscale catering, allowing you to flex both operational excellence and culinary creativity.

Incentives

Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and rare weekends

What You'll Do

The Role

As the lead chef for this unit, the Executive Chef 2 is responsible for culinary vision, execution, and team leadership across all foodservice operations. You will play a critical role in driving food quality, innovation, and presentation—while maintaining strong financial and operational controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all retail culinary operations
  • Drive menu planning, innovation, and seasonal offerings
  • Manage ordering, inventory, and food/labor costs
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a team of approximately 15 hourly union employees
  • Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and brand standards
  • Leverage technology including mobile ordering systems and digital HACCP
  • Partner cross-functionally to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences

Catering & Executive Dining

Catering is a key focus of this position, supporting C‑suite executives and Board of Directors meetings. Catering services include high-end plated lunches, executive meetings, and VIP events. The Executive Chef will collaborate closely with the Catering Chef to ensure flawless execution, elevated presentation, and memorable experiences.

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is a culinary leader and innovator who:

  • Has a true passion for food and hospitality
  • Thrives in a client-facing, high-expectation environment
  • Demonstrates flexibility and agility with last‑minute changes
  • Brings creativity, innovation, and attention to detail to every plate
  • Is committed to quality, presentation, and consistency
  • Enjoys mentoring teams and building positive kitchen culture

Why Sodexo?

At Sodexo, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career. We offer:

  • A stable daytime schedule supporting work‑life balance
  • Creative freedom in a prestigious showcase account
  • Career growth within a global organization
  • A culture focused on people, innovation, and excellence

If you’re ready to wow clients, lead with purpose, and elevate corporate dining, this is the opportunity for you.

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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