Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 / year

Our passion is food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to 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

As Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations across multiple dining venues and production areas for one of the world's premier art museum campuses. This role oversees a portfolio that includes cafs, retail dining, catering and special events, bakery/pastry production, and back-of-house kitchen operations across two Getty locations.

The Executive Chef will provide strategic culinary leadership while ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, financial performance, and an elevated guest experience that reflects the creativity and standards of the Getty brand. This position is ideal for a dynamic culinary leader who thrives in a multifaceted, high-profile environment blending hospitality, culture, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across multiple outlets, kitchens, catering, and bakery/pastry programs
• Develop seasonal, innovative menus that align with guest expectations, museum programming, and culinary trends
• Lead, mentor, and develop culinary teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence
• Oversee high-volume production, premium catering, and special event execution across both Getty campuses
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest culinary, safety, and sanitation standards
• Manage food, labor, and operational costs while maintaining quality and profitability goals
• Direct purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships to support efficient operations
• Partner with marketing and operational leadership to introduce new culinary concepts, promotions, and guest experiences
• Maintain compliance with all health department regulations, HACCP standards, and company policies
• Drive consistency, organization, and execution across multiple venues and service styles

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
• 5+ years of executive-level culinary leadership experience in multi-outlet hospitality, cultural institutions, hotels, restaurants, or premier foodservice environments
• Strong background in high-volume dining, catering, and special events
• Experience overseeing multiple concepts or locations simultaneously
• Knowledge of bakery and pastry operations preferred
• Proven success managing food and labor costs, purchasing, and inventory controls

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)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• 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.

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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.