Senior Area Executive Chef

Role Overview

Join Sodexo's Culinary Talent Community - Senior Area Executive Chef Opportunities

Washington DC | Sodexo Corporate Services

Are you a culinary leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves innovating, and is passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences? Sodexo Corporate Services is building a team of top-tier Senior Executive Chefs to support our expanding presence across high‑profile corporate accounts in Washington DC -and we want to connect with you!

This is not tied to one specific role. Instead, it's your chance to join a community of experienced, forward‑thinking chefs who are eager to grow their careers within one of the world's most respected hospitality and food service organizations.

Incentives

M-F 8am to 5pm with some evenings and rare weekends

What You"ll Do

Why Explore a Future with Sodexo?

• Endless Growth: With diverse corporate clients and evolving culinary programs, Sodexo offers continuous opportunities to advance and expand your skills.
• Creative Freedom: Influence menus, elevate food concepts, and bring your own culinary vision to sophisticated workplace environments.
• Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a company that champions sustainability, cutting‑edge dining trends, and memorable guest experiences.
• Impact at Scale: Shape the daily dining experience of corporate employees, executives, and guests across multiple industries.

Let's Start the Conversation

If you"re an ambitious Chef ready to elevate your career and want to be considered for Senior Culinary opportunities with Sodexo in Washington DC, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our talent pipeline today-and be first in line when the next great opportunity opens.

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

What You'll Do

In a dynamic role, with Sodexo you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of food service operations, including:

• Corporate Cafés
• Micro‑Markets
• Office Coffee Services
• High‑End Catering Programs

You'll bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to

• Design and execute inspired menu offerings that delight guests
• Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of cooks
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and excellence
• Drive exceptional catering production for executive and client events
• Foster a culture of creativity, safety, and high-quality service

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 - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Skills

Candidate Pipeline, Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Customer Experience, Facilities Management, Food Services, Mentoring, Operations Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager

About the Company

Sodexo SA

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.

Company Size

10,000 employees or more

Industry

Food and Beverage Production

Founded

1966

Website

https://us.sodexo.com/home.html