Executive Chef

Resource Executive Chef 2 – Corporate Dining

Location:
Fannie Mae Midtown | Washington, DC

Are you a hands‑on, polished culinary leader who thrives in a high‑profile corporate environment and loves creating exceptional dining experiences?
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a Resource Executive Chef 2 to support our prestigious Fannie Mae Midtown account in Washington, DC—a flagship location known for its excellence and visibility.

A Resource role offers a unique opportunity to step into leadership quickly while gaining exposure to top‑tier corporate accounts. These assignments:

• Are temporary for up to 1 year
• Provide immediate eligibility to apply for permanent roles
• Often lead to permanent placement based on performance
• Support operations when managers are out on vacation, FMLA, workers' comp, or extended leave
• Offer a powerful way to accelerate your career within Sodexo

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking to grow, gain visibility, and step into a highly reputable account.

The Fannie Mae Midtown campus features a dynamic mix of food & beverage outlets, including:

• A full‑service corporate café
• A Starbucks® retail operation
• Pantry services throughout the building
• Catering and Conference Services for meetings and events

This is a polished, client‑facing account with high standards and a focus on quality, service, and presentation.

• Monday–Friday
• Some evenings for events
• No weekends

Enjoy the stability of corporate dining with the excitement of supporting a highly visible account.

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious, high‑profile corporate environment
• Strong potential for permanent placement
• Exposure to a flagship account within Sodexo
• A collaborative, professional atmosphere with room to grow

Predominately a M‑F schedule with occasional evenings and no weekends.

In this hands‑on culinary leadership role, you will:

• Support daily café and catering operations
• Lead culinary production with hands‑on cooking
• Assist with menu planning, ordering, and inventory management
• Drive consistent recipe adherence and quality standards
• Oversee catering production, including corporate events and executive meetings
• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure an exceptional guest experience

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.

Strong production cooking skills with the ability to lead by example in a fast‑paced café and catering environment.

Resource roles require stepping into different operations, supporting various teams, and adjusting quickly to new systems, expectations, and account cultures.

Experience executing polished corporate catering—breakfasts, luncheons, executive meetings—while maintaining presentation and timing standards.

Comfort with menu development, ordering, inventory control, recipe compliance, and maintaining consistent food quality.

Ability to interact professionally with clients, guests, and internal leadership while representing Sodexo in a polished, service‑focused manner.

Ability to guide hourly staff, provide training, support consistency, and help reinforce standards across the culinary operation.

Deep understanding of HACCP/Serv Safe standards and the ability to maintain a safe and compliant kitchen at all times.

Resource roles demand strong time management, accountability, and a dependable…