Executive Chef & Multi-Unit Food Service Lead

Terra Botanica; Angers; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Botanica in Angers, France, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary production and on-site event catering for a growing dining program. The role oversees multiple outlets, ensures HACCP compliance, controls costs, and drives menu development for corporate and public events.

You are a proven manager with 5+ years in culinary leadership, experience across multi-unit or event catering, and the ability to rally teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in culinary management roles, including managing teams, costs, and multi-unit or event-based operations.

Responsibilities

• Define, organize, and develop the park’s food service offerings.
• Design and provide catering services for corporate and event clientele.
• Organize and supervise all aspects of food production.
• Manage and support permanent and seasonal staff.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and food safety across locations.
• Manage procurement, inventory, and materials costs in collaboration with logistics.
• Use restaurant management tools to improve inventory tracking and costs.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Event catering

Tools

XGIL

Inventory software

Job description

Terra Botanica in Angers, France, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary production and on-site event catering for a growing dining program. The role oversees multiple outlets, ensures HACCP compliance, controls costs, and drives menu development for corporate and public events.

You are a proven manager with 5+ years in culinary leadership, experience across multi-unit or event catering, and the ability to rally teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences.