EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Description

Job Description

• We are hiring immediately for a Executive Chef   position.
• Location : Sunnyvale, CA
• Schedule : Monday - Friday (7am -5pm)
• Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually 

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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

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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.
In this role, you are responsible for the management of daily operations and administrative functions, including financial and health protocol oversight. This position requires a balance of sophisticated culinary skill and business acumen to ensure both creative and operational excellence. Collaborating closely with the Campus Executive Chef and key cross-functional stakeholders, you will leverage your expertise to uphold rigorous food standards, enhance the user (guest) experience.

Bon Appétit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day. As the Executive Chef, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well-being of our guests, our valued team members, and yourself.

The Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities.

Key Responsibilities:
● Comprehensive Safety & Compliance: Systematically manage workplace and food safety standards, including rigorous allergen management and the enforcement of all 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 all menuing, production, and preparation guides; maintain total accountability through the diligent use of opening/closing checklists and responsibility guides.
● Well-being: Ensure the delivery of thoughtfully balanced meals designed to fuel and delight our users throughout their day.
● Culture of Hospitality: Establish and maintain a high standard of engaging and professional hospitality across all service interactions.
● Leadership & Talent: Direct the training and professional development of team members, ensure coaching sessions and actions are delivered with professionalism and timely precision.
● Administrative Tasks: Oversee all timelines including payroll, accounts receivable, HR documentation, and service reports to ensure seamless integration.
● Sustainable Stewardship: Guarantee that all procurement aligns strictly with sector standards, Food Program purchasing guidelines, and our sustainability commitments.
● Human Resources Compliance: Ensure all hiring and training standards are met and meticulously documented, from new hire onboarding to safety and technical certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

●Education: Degree from an accredited culinary institution is preferred, not required.
●Culinary Leadership: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a culinary leadership position (Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine) within a high-volume, premium food service environment.
● Safety & Cultural Stewardship: Ability to drive and enhance a robust culture focused on Food and Workplace Safety.
● Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead large-scale teams.
● Technical skills: Proficiency in computer skills, including knowledge of Google Suite tools 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, not required.
● Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification is a preferred.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.