Chef Manager

Compass Group USA; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Bon Appétit is seeking a Chef Manager to lead operations at a major campus dining location. You will oversee café operations, support menu execution, coach staff, and serve as a visible resource for students on menu offerings and allergens.

This role targets culinary leaders with high-volume experience who enjoy guest interaction, staff development, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in contract foodservice or higher education dining.
• Experience supervising teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and foodservice operations at a high-volume campus café.
• Supervise, coach, and support a team of culinary and front-of-house staff.
• Oversee food production, menu execution, quality, and presentation.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth brunch, dinner, and late-night service.
• Open kitchen operations on Sundays and oversee production during service.
• Manage evening operations and closing tasks Monday–Thursday.
• Engage with students and guests about ingredients, allergens, and dining options.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Support inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and cost-control initiatives.
• Assist with menu planning and promotional local/sustainable practices.
• Contribute to a positive culture focused on teamwork and guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Food safety HACCP

Inventory management

Menu development

Communication

Problem solving

Exhibition cooking

ServSafe certified

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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

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.

With a strong culture of employee retention and internal advancement, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected organization that values teamwork, sustainability, and professional growth.

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.
• Engage with students and guests by answering questions related to ingredients, allergens, menu offerings, and dining options.
• 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.
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating multiple operational priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• 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.
• Ability to lead by example and build positive working relationships across diverse teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for hospitality, sustainability, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Knowledge of current food and dining trends.
• Experience in exhibition or action-station cooking.
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Culinary graduates with significant high-volume or contract foodservice experience are encouraged to apply.

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.