Chef De Cuisine

Compass Group USA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking an innovative, passionate, and operationally focused Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary execution within a high-volume corporate dining environment. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and develop culinary teams to deliver restaurant-quality food at scale.

The role oversees breakfast and lunch service across diverse concepts, emphasizing fresh, from-scratch cooking, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, culinary certification, or equivalent.
• 3-5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume settings.
• Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager experience preferred.
• Knowledge of global cuisines and contemporary trends.
• Experience managing high-volume production kitchens.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Food cost management, purchasing, inventory controls, labor management.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day back-of-house culinary operations for a high-volume corporate dining account up to 1,500 guests.
• Direct and develop a team of 12-20 hourly culinary associates.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and consistency across multiple concepts.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop seasonal menus.
• Manage production planning, recipe adherence, and inventory.
• Oversee daily food prep, cooking, finishings, and plating.
• Drive food cost control through forecasting and purchasing.
• Ensure HACCP and safety standards compliance.
• Collaborate on special events and campus-wide initiatives.
• Engage with guests during service to improve dining experiences.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Champion sustainability and from-scratch cooking.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Mentoring teams

Food safety knowledge

Cost management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Foodservice management systems

Job description

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Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, 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

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking an innovative, passionate, and operationally focused Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary execution within a high-volume corporate dining environment. This position is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, leading and developing culinary team members, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation, and driving operational excellence through effective production planning and execution.

The Chef de Cuisine will oversee a dynamic café operation serving breakfast and lunch across multiple globally inspired dining concepts, including Asian, Latin, Indian, American, and pizza stations, while maintaining Bon Appétit's commitment to fresh, from-scratch cooking, sustainability, and outstanding guest experiences.

This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, embraces culinary innovation, and is passionate about delivering restaurant-quality food at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day back-of-house culinary operations for a high-volume corporate dining account serving up to 1,500 guests and nearly 5,000 plates daily during peak service periods.
• Direct, coach, and develop a team of 12-20 hourly culinary associates, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure exceptional execution, quality, presentation, and consistency across multiple culinary concepts, including Asian, Latin, Indian, American, pizza, salad, and soup programs.
• Partner with Executive Chef and operations leadership to develop seasonal menus, introduce new offerings, and implement innovative culinary programs.
• Manage production planning, recipe adherence, food quality standards, and service execution to support varying guest counts and business demands.
• Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, finishing, and presentation while maintaining Bon Appétit's high culinary standards.
• Drive food cost control initiatives through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, waste reduction, and proper utilization of products.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute special events, catering functions, promotions, and campus-wide culinary initiatives.
• Maintain strong visibility during service periods, engaging with guests and responding to feedback to continuously improve the dining experience.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management efforts for culinary team members.
• Champion Bon Appétit's culture of sustainability, responsible sourcing, and from-scratch cooking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, culinary certification, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 3-5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume foodservice, corporate dining, upscale hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or catering environments.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Chef de Cuisine preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global cuisines and contemporary culinary trends.
• Experience managing high-volume production kitchens while maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, purchasing, inventory controls, labor management, and financial accountability.
• Catering and special event experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory compliance practices.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• 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.

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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.