Location: Washington, DC
Client Site: Fannie Mae
Company: Sodexo Corporate Services
Are you a dynamic hospitality leader who thrives in high‑profile environments? Do you excel at creating seamless, unforgettable event experiences for executive‑level clients? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an exceptional General Manager 1 – Conference Center / Director of Events to join our team at the prestigious Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, DC.
In this influential, client-facing role, you will oversee a premier conference center operation, lead a talented service team, and shape the experience for C‑Suite executives and enterprise‑wide events. If you’re energized by high standards, strategic partnership, and operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Your leadership will guide a team of 10 skilled hourly employees—including porters and waitstaff—while collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver superior service every day.
As the everyday face of Sodexo to our Fannie Mae partners, you will:
This is more than an operational position—it’s an opportunity to champion service excellence at an enterprise level.
You will coordinate and elevate the full spectrum of event and meeting operations, including:
Partner closely with teams in:
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.
We’re looking for a polished, service‑driven leader with:
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 - 5 years of work experience in hospitality services including hotel management, conference center services, food services, etc.