Executive Chef
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Restaurant/Food Service
Cook & Chef, Catering, Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage
Bon Appetit
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 / year
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things: great food and outstanding service! You won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We have no standard recipes or central commissaries; instead, our chefs and managers stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes.
We are a restaurant company operating in contract food service. That means you 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!
The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations for a dining account. This role oversees menu development, food production, cost control, inventory management, and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef leads and develops a culinary team while partnering with marketing and culinary leadership to execute new programs and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee all culinary operations for the account
- Lead, train, and manage culinary associates
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
- Develop and execute menus aligned with client and company expectations
- Manage food costs, labor controls, and overall culinary budget
- Oversee purchasing, receiving, and inventory management
- Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and corporate culinary teams
- Culinary degree preferred
- Three to five years of culinary management experience
- Proven experience in high-volume production and catering environments
- Demonstrated success managing food and labor costs
- Strong leadership skills with a desire to grow within a food service organization
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.
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
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