About this role
Salary: 90,000-110,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 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 provide culinary leadership for a high-profile corporate dining operation with approximately $10 million in annual managed volume. This role oversees a commissary-based culinary program with a strong emphasis on catering execution, menu innovation, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. The Executive Chef will lead all aspects of food production while ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and hospitality across a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial culinary leader who thrives in high-volume operations and enjoys balancing strategic responsibilities such as menu development, financial management, and team leadership with a hands-on approach to culinary execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong catering expertise, financial acumen, and a passion for developing teams and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall culinary leadership for a high-volume commissary operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution.
- Lead a robust catering program, overseeing menu development, production planning, event execution, and presentation standards for a wide variety of client-facing events.
- Develop innovative and seasonally inspired menus that align with client expectations, operational goals, and current culinary trends.
- Manage all aspects of food production, including recipe development, batch cooking, production scheduling, quality assurance, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Oversee and develop hourly culinary team members through training, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
- Maintain inventory controls, purchasing programs, and product utilization strategies that support operational efficiency and cost management.
- Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, budgeting, inventory management, and financial controls.
- Utilize production reports, waste logs, and operational analytics to drive continuous improvement and maximize performance.
- Partner closely with operations leaders and clients to ensure outstanding hospitality and successful execution of dining and catering programs.
- Establish and maintain cleaning, maintenance, and organization standards for all kitchen, storage, and production areas.
- Remain actively engaged in culinary operations, providing hands-on support during high-volume production periods and special events.
- Participate in client meetings, departmental initiatives, and strategic planning discussions to support the continued success of the operation.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume foodservice, corporate dining, catering, hospitality, or related environments.
- Proven experience leading commissary, production, or large-scale food manufacturing-style culinary operations.
- Extensive catering experience with demonstrated success executing high-volume events and complex catering programs.
- Strong menu development experience with the ability to create innovative offerings that balance creativity, operational feasibility, and client expectations.
- Experience managing food cost, labor cost, inventory controls, purchasing programs, and P&L performance.
- Hands-on chef leadership style with the ability to effectively balance strategic responsibilities and daily operational execution.
- Strong knowledge of food production systems, batch cooking, quality assurance, sanitation, and presentation standards.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop hourly culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of culinary trends, catering innovations, food safety standards, and hospitality best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, foodservice management systems, and reporting tools.
- ServSafe® Certification preferred.
- Availability to support a Monday-Friday schedule while maintaining flexibility to meet business and catering needs.
Apply to Bon Appetit today! Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf 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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1586701 Bon Appetit BRYAN GONI