Night Chef / Night Manager

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! 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. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary Join a team that has been proudly serving the Emmanuel College community for more than 25 years. Bon Appétit is seeking a collaborative and growth-oriented Chef Manager to lead operations at one of the largest and busiest campus dining locations.

This role is ideal for an experienced Chef looking to expand into operations leadership, or for a culinary professional with high-volume foodservice experience who enjoys engaging with guests, developing teams, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. The Chef Manager will oversee café operations, support menu execution, lead and coach staff, and serve as a visible presence for students seeking information about menu offerings, ingredients, and allergens.

Schedule: This position follows a consistent schedule that includes opening responsibilities on Sundays and evening leadership shifts Monday through Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays off, providing a regular work-life balance and two consecutive days off each week.

Key Responsibilities Lead the daily culinary and foodservice operations of a high-volume campus café.

Supervise, coach, and support a team of culinary and front-of-house associates.

Oversee food production, menu execution, quality standards, and presentation.

Collaborate with café and culinary teams to ensure smooth service during brunch, dinner, and late-night dining periods.

Open kitchen operations on Sundays and oversee production and execution throughout service.

Manage evening operations and closing responsibilities Monday through Thursday.

Monitor food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.

Support inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and cost-control initiatives.

Assist with menu planning and implementation while promoting local and sustainable food practices.

Contribute to a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For Culinary leadership experience in contract foodservice, higher education dining, restaurants, hotels, or other high-volume food environments.

Comfort interacting directly with students, guests, and team members in a customer-facing environment.

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.

Experience with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and food cost controls.

Understanding of menu development and culinary execution.

Passion for hospitality, sustainability, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Knowledge of current food and dining trends.

Culinary graduates with significant high-volume or contract foodservice experience are encouraged to apply.

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

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.

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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.