Catering Executive Chef

Compass Group USA; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness)

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

FSAs

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company in Mountain View, CA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our catering team. You will drive culinary innovation, oversee all events, and ensure excellence from kitchen to site.

Mentoring staff, managing safety, and maintaining brand standards are essential. The role requires 2–4 years of catering leadership experience, strong communication, and budgeting skills, with ServSafe preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Culinary Institute preferred but not required.
• Deep knowledge of food and workplace safety protocols and compliance.
• Minimum 2-4 years Chef de Cuisine / Catering leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing catering operations and logistics.
• Strong passion for great food and hospitality.
• Ability to manage budget, inventory and ordering.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in computer and technical skills, with a working knowledge of Google Suite tools.
• Managing in a Union environment is a plus.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact catering program aligned with brand standards.
• Manage workplace and food safety, including allergen management and large-scale production schedules for events.
• Design, manage, and own the overall catering experience, not just the menu offerings.
• Exhibit a versatile skill set across a broad range of cooking methods.
• Maintain quality from the kitchen to the event site.
• Ensure adherence to all menu specifications and prep guidelines.
• Set a hospitality standard that is friendly, engaging, and professional.
• Develop, mentor, and elevate a high-achieving team culture.
• Drive financial performance and budgeting adherence.
• Ensure sustainable purchasing and supplier standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Budget & operations

Communication

Union environment

Staff mentoring

Menu design

Google Suite

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a Catering Executive Chef position.
• Location: Mountain View, CA
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

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.

To support our growth, we’re looking for an Executive Chef to join our awesome Catering team with Bon Appetit!

The Executive Chef is the culinary leader for our entire Catering culinary experience. You will not only be responsible for the quality and innovation of our catering menus but also oversee all daily operational and administrative tasks, from financial management to safety, ensuring culinary and operational excellence for every event. Collaborating with the Campus Executive Chef and key stakeholders, you will leverage your culinary and operational expertise to uphold our high food standards, enhance the user experience, and promote the Food program's vision.

Bon Appetit has a strong culture of health and safety that you will champion every day. As the Executive Chef, you will set the example for responsible practices and ensure the well-being of our team, the operation, 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:

• Lead a high-impact catering program aligned with brand standards.
• Manage workplace and food safety, including allergen management and large-scale production schedules for events.
• Design, manage, and own the overall catering experience, not just the menu offerings.
• Exhibit a versatile skill set across a broad range of cooking methods.
• Have a passion for quality food preparation and taste, and an innate understanding of how to maintain quality from the kitchen to the event site.
• Ensure meticulous adherence to all menu specifications, production and prep guidelines
• Set an expectation of hospitality that is friendly, engaging, and professional at all event touchpoints.
• Develop, mentor, and elevate a high-achieving team culture rooted in excellence.
• Drive financial performance and accountability, adhering to budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure that all products and ingredients used are purchased following sector and Food Program purchasing standards and sustainability commitments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited Culinary Institute preferred but not required
• Deep knowledge of food and workplace safety protocols and compliance.
• Minimum 2-4 years Chef de Cuisine / Catering leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing catering operations and logistics.
• Strong passion for great food and hospitality.
• Ability to manage budget, inventory and ordering.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in computer and technical skills, with a working knowledge of Google Suite tools
• Managing in a Union environment is a plus.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.

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
• 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.