EXECUTIVE CHEF

We are hiring immediately for an Executive Chef position at Mountain View, CA. Schedule: Monday - Friday (7am - 5pm). Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00. Job Summary To support our continued growth, we are seeking a strategic Executive Chef to lead our Bon Appétit team. The Executive Chef holds total ownership of the culinary experience, serving as the primary architect of quality, innovation, and operational integrity across a multi-unit zone. This role requires sophisticated culinary skill and business acumen to ensure creative and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Comprehensive Safety & Compliance: Systematically manage workplace and food safety standards, including rigorous allergen management and enforcement of local and corporate health regulations. Holistic User Experience: Design, manage, and take full ownership of the end-to-end dining experience, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects innovation and excellence. Culinary Quality & Passion: Model an unyielding passion for food quality, preparation, and flavor, ensuring the culinary team delivers superior results daily. Operational Integrity: Oversee and enforce strict adherence to menuing, production, and preparation guides; maintain accountability using checklists and responsibility guides. Well-being: Ensure delivery of balanced meals designed to fuel and delight our users throughout the day. Culture of Hospitality: Establish and maintain a high standard of engaging and professional hospitality across all service interactions. Leadership & Talent: Direct training and professional development, ensuring coaching sessions are delivered with professionalism and timely precision. Administrative Tasks: Oversee payroll, accounts receivable, HR documentation, and service reports to ensure seamless integration. Sustainable Stewardship: Ensure procurement aligns with sector standards, purchasing guidelines, and sustainability commitments. Human Resources Compliance: Ensure all hiring and training standards are met and documented, from onboarding to certifications. Preferred Qualifications Education: Degree from an accredited culinary institution is preferred. Culinary Leadership: Minimum of 5 years in a high-volume, premium food service environment as Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine. Safety & Cultural Stewardship: Ability to drive a robust culture focused on food and workplace safety. Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, influencing stakeholders and leading large teams. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Suite and kitchen management software. Operational Alignment: Passion for the intersection of exceptional food, sustainability, and hospitality. Union Management: Experience managing in a Union Environment is plus. Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification preferred. Benefits Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including a Retirement Plan; Associate Shopping Program; Health and Wellness Programs; Discount Marketplace; Identity Theft Protection; Pet Insurance; Volunteer benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. Full-time positions also include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Programs, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EEO Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all applicants fairly based on 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 can perform essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bon Appétit Management Company