Catering Executive Chef

Sodexo•Reston, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our food program includes a high‑volume café, catering and conference services, and 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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
2 years minimum management experience
1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
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
Team-oriented chef who enjoys collaboration and hands‑on execution

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