Area Executive Chef

Overview

Lead the Culinary Vision for a Premier Corporate Dining Program. Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an exceptional Senior Area Executive Chef to lead the culinary strategy and execution for a potential new client across five primary locations in the Washington, DC and Northern, VA markets. This is a high‑visibility culinary leadership role designed for a chef who thrives on innovation, operational excellence, and building best‑in‑class food experiences.

As the most senior culinary leader on this enterprise, you will shape menu direction, elevate culinary standards, and drive consistency across cafés, catering, conference services, and pantry programs. This is an opportunity to influence a multi‑site program while partnering with a client that values creativity, hospitality, and modern dining. This role gives you the opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a multi‑site corporate dining program from the ground up, with creative freedom to design menus, elevate catering, and influence the guest experience across five locations—all while partnering with a client that values innovation, hospitality, and chef‑driven food.

It’s a chance to lead, mentor, and build a culinary culture that reflects your vision and expertise.

• Lead culinary operations across five primary locations in Washington, DC and Northern, VA.
• Drive menu innovation, seasonal programming, and elevated catering experiences.
• Execute high‑profile events and partner with client stakeholders on culinary strategy.
• Ensure food safety, quality, consistency, and operational standards across all sites.
• Conduct culinary audits and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of culinary talent across the enterprise.

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.

• Experience leading multi‑site culinary teams or complex food service operations
• Strong background in corporate dining, hotels, country clubs, or high‑volume scratch kitchens
• Skill in menu development, seasonal programming, and elevated catering
• Solid financial acumen, including food cost and inventory management
• A hands‑on, team‑focused leadership style
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with clients and operators
• Passion for hospitality, creativity, and delivering memorable guest experiences

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 youre happy s 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.

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Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 Years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years