Job Description

Salary: $95,000 - $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

The Executive Chef leads all kitchen and evening food and beverage operations, ensuring high culinary standards, food safety compliance, and efficient execution. This role oversees the Night Bar Program and Dinner on the Go program across cafés, ensuring consistent quality and service during dinner operations. The Executive Chef maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment while driving cost control, team development, and operational excellence in a high volume, complex foodservice setting. Schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with a flexible Monday shift to prepare for the week and support occasional daytime campus pop ups. Bars operate Tuesday through Friday only. Reports to the Culinary Director with dotted line reporting to additional leadership. Perks include a daily shift meal, company holidays with additional paid time off, and a work phone or cell phone stipend.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen and evening bar operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Manage and execute the Night Bar Program and Dinner on the Go program across cafés
• Develop and execute regular and specialty menus aligned with company programs and client expectations
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and production processes
• Complete production sheets and waste logs; monitor food quality and taste finished products
• Train and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
• Manage inventory to control food cost while ensuring product availability
• Oversee proper utilization of leftover products within company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
• Follow company safety policies and reporting procedures
• Provide occasional support to the PM Catering team as needed; not a direct Catering role
• Participate in meetings and professional development initiatives

 

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience
• Strong background in high volume, complex foodservice operations
• Hands on chef leadership experience required
• Institutional or batch cooking experience preferred
• Catering experience a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, cost control, sanitation, and presentation standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and general computer systems
• ServSafe certification preferred

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:  1512475

Bon Appetit 

Allison Murphy 

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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