**Role Overview** **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. **Why Consider a Resource Role with Sodexo?** 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. **About the Operation** 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. **Schedule & Work-Life Balance** + **Monday–Friday** + **Some evenings** for events + **No weekends** Enjoy the stability of corporate dining with the excitement of supporting a highly visible account. **Why You’ll Love This Role** + 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 **Incentives** Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and no weekends **What You'll Do** **What You’ll Do as the Executive Chef 2** 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 **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** + **Hands‑On Culinary Expertise** Strong production cooking skills with the ability to lead by example in a fast‑paced café and catering environment. + **Adaptability & Flexibility** Resource roles require stepping into different operations, supporting various teams, and adjusting quickly to new systems, expectations, and account cultures. + **Catering Production Leadership** Experience executing polished corporate catering—breakfasts, luncheons, executive meetings—while maintaining presentation and timing standards. + **Menu Planning & Operational Knowledge** Comfort with menu development, ordering, inventory control, recipe compliance, and maintaining consistent food quality. + **Strong Communication & Client-Facing Skills** Ability to interact professionally with clients, guests, and internal leadership while representing Sodexo in a polished, service‑focused manner. + **Team Leadership & Training** Ability to guide hourly staff, provide training, support consistency, and help reinforce standards across the culinary operation. + **Food Safety & Sanitation Expertise** Deep understanding of HACCP/ServSafe standards and the ability to maintain a safe and compliant kitchen at all times. + **Professionalism & Reliability** Resource roles demand strong time management, accountability, and a dependable presence—especially when covering for absent managers. **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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . **Qualifications & Requirements** Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. **Location** _US-DC-Washington_ **System ID** _986276_ **Category** _Culinary_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ **Posted Range** _$77605 to $100430_ **Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_ _On-Site_