Campus Dining Executive Chef - Multi-Unit Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision at Carthage College, Kenosha, WI. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, develop menus, and drive excellence across multiple dining venues.

The role emphasizes team development, cost controls, and delivering exceptional guest experiences while upholding food safety standards. A culinary degree or apprenticeship and multi-unit leadership are preferred.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in hospitality or related environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchens, outlets, concepts, or service platforms.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs, inventory, and purchasing.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification.
• Multi-unit culinary leadership experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision across multiple dining venues and service platforms.
• Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonality, nutritional trends, and scratch cooking.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure a consistent guest experience.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, flavor, and execution.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary managers and kitchen teams.
• Drive culinary innovation and best practices to improve operations.
• Manage food and labor costs and oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health/safety standards across sites.

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision at Carthage College, Kenosha, WI. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, develop menus, and drive excellence across multiple dining venues.

The role emphasizes team development, cost controls, and delivering exceptional guest experiences while upholding food safety standards. A culinary degree or apprenticeship and multi-unit leadership are preferred.