Food Service Chef-Executive (OCONUS)

Reston, VA, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Overview

 

*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***

 

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Food Service Chef-Executive to provide support for a Facilities and Life Support Contract performed at an overseas location.

 

Essential Job Duties

 

  • Experience leading and developing a food service team.
  • Provide complete, high quality meal service.
  • Have overall ability and willingness to work in a challenging food services environment.
  • Responsible for maintaining Serve-Safe standards.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

  • Active in scope Secret security clearance.
  • Must have either: An associate’s degree in culinary arts, with a minimum of five (5) years’ non-supervisory experience in the food service industry AND have minimum five (5) years of Executive Chef experience in large food service operations providing cafeteria style or multi-entree operations or minimum of five (5)   years non-supervisory experience in the food service industry AND have a minimum of seven (7) years of Executive Chef experience in a large food service operation providing cafeteria style or multi-entree operations.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Experience working in the Food Service industry.

 

Work Environment

  • Must reside at an overseas location.
  • Long hours, exposure to harsh weather and other hazardous conditions.
  • Wearing of location appropriate PPE and clothing when in the field is required.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

About this role

Summary

Lead food service team, provide high-quality meals, ensure safety standards, work in challenging environment.

Job title

Food Service Chef-Executive

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Overseas location, remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

security clearanceculinary artsexecutive chefhigh volume food service

Preferred skills

food service experience

Specializations

culinary artslarge food servicecafeteria operationsmenu development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Reston, VA, USA

On-site City