Culinary Project Manager Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Sodexo Corporate Services has a Senior Manager, Culinary Planning supporting a premier tech company in Washington, D.C. this posiiton will leads strategic culinary operations across multiple locations driving innovation consistency and excellence in food

Partners with crossfunctional teams to align culinary vision with business goals, ensuring operational efficiency, sustainability, and elevated hospitality standards.

About the job

Step into a pivotal role where your leadership helps bring structure, creativity, and consistency to culinary operations across a diverse portfolio. You'll drive strategic processes that elevate kitchen performance, enhance communication, and ensure alignment with company standards and goals.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $120190 - $155540

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you

• Lead the rollout of high-impact culinary planning and communication systems that drive results at scale.
• Collaborate with a variety of teams to create smooth, efficient, and innovative kitchen operations.
• See your work in action as you support and track performance improvements across multiple accounts.
• Grow your influence by training teams and shaping leadership behaviors that stick.
• Make a measurable impact on procurement compliance, operational consistency, and culinary excellence.
• Be a trusted advisor who helps teams succeed through structure, clarity, and hands-on support.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where culinary strategy meets operational execution.

What you'll bring 

• Experience in culinary management within operations, with a strong understanding of kitchen workflows and team dynamics.
• A track record of leading and executing strategic projects that drive measurable improvements in performance and compliance.
• Sharp project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities across diverse teams and timelines.
• Technical knowledge of culinary systems, processes, and best practices that support scalable execution.
• Confident leadership and communication skills to train, influence, and guide teams toward lasting behavioral change.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 5 years
• Related Experience: 3 years

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.

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.