Job Description

Executive Chef

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 is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations while ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment. This role leads menu execution, food quality, and staff development while adhering to company standards, culinary programs, and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, entrepreneurial culinary leader in a high-volume operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute regular and modified menus in alignment with established guidelines
• Ensure compliance with standardized recipes, portion control, presentation standards, and production documentation
• Taste and evaluate all food to maintain quality and consistency
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, safety, and sanitation standards
• Establish and enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Manage food and supply inventory to meet budget and availability requirements
• Oversee proper utilization of leftover food in accordance with company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and successfully support health department and third-party audits
• Adhere to all facility, department, and company safety policies, including incident reporting
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional training programs

Preferred qualifications include:

• Associate's degree or equivalent culinary experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience strongly preferred
• Catering, institutional, and batch cooking experience a plus
• Hands-on leadership style with strong culinary execution skills
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet-based systems
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction initiatives
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1500827

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