Position Posting Title Catering Executive Chef

Role Overview Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a talented and driven Catering Executive Chef to lead catering operations at Fannie Mae RTC in Reston, Va. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on culinary leader who thrives in a fast‑paced corporate environment and enjoys creating memorable dining experiences. About the Operation Our food program includes: A high‑volume café Catering and conference services Pantry services The focus of this role is catering and events , supporting everything from daily breakfast and lunch meetings to large‑scale conferences and executive events. Incentives Predominately a 7am to 4pm M-F schedule with some events lasting until 6pm. What You'll Do As the Catering Executive Chef 1 , you will be the dedicated culinary lead for all catering operations. You'll have full ownership of catering menus and execution, working closely with the events team to deliver customized, high‑quality offerings that exceed client expectations. This is a hands‑on leadership role , with approximately 80% of your time spent in production cooking , alongside responsibilities for menu development, inventory, and team leadership. When catering demand is lighter, you will also provide culinary support to café operations. Key Responsibilities Develop and write seasonal and customized catering menus Partner with the events and conference services team to meet client culinary needs Execute high‑quality production cooking for meetings and events Lead, train, and manage two union culinary team members Oversee ordering, inventory, and food quality standards Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and Sodexo standards Support café operations as business needs require 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 A passionate culinary professional with strong catering and event experience Confident leader comfortable working in a union environment Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple events simultaneously Creative menu writer with a strong sense of presentation and flavor A team‑oriented chef who enjoys collaboration and hands‑on execution Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement – Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience – 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr