Job Description

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 / year

 

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

Working as the Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations within a small but complex micro café environment, supporting a campus of approximately 300 associates with 200 on-site daily and a projected volume of 150 meals per day. This hands-on role oversees food execution across a micro café, barista station, and two employee pantries, while coordinating select production through an off-site commissary. Success in this role requires strong culinary expertise, leadership, and a high level of customer service to deliver a best-in-class dining experience.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes menus in accordance with established guidelines
• Oversee all aspects of high-end catering operations, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and client satisfaction
• Ensures food quality through standardized recipes, production controls, and daily tasting
• Oversees on-site operations and coordination with off-site commissary production
• Leads, trains, and develops kitchen staff on culinary execution, safety, and sanitation
• Maintains a strong customer-facing presence across all service areas
• Manages inventory, ordering, and proper utilization of food products
• Ensures compliance with all safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Experience in complex or multi-outlet foodservice environments
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Strong knowledge of food quality, safety, cost control, and presentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit  are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1517697

Bon Appetit 

Allison Murphy 

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours

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