Chef Manager

Compass Group USA; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company in Mountain View, CA seeks a Chef Manager to oversee culinary and front-line food service for a dynamic dining program. You will lead hands-on kitchen operations while guiding the broader dining program, teams, and financial performance.

The role emphasizes menu development, cost controls, staff coaching, and delivering exceptional guest experiences through creative, seasonal menus and strong leadership in a contract food service environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management in contract food service or high-volume environments.
• Experience with budgeting, food cost control, and P&L performance.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Ability to design creative, seasonal menus with quality and presentation focus.
• Experience with exhibition or interactive cooking is a plus.
• Passion for sustainability and local sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of culinary and food service operations, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, receiving, and vendor relations.
• Develop seasonal menus while maintaining food cost and labor budgets.
• Ensure HACCP, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Oversee food production, presentation, and service excellence.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Recruit, train, and coach a high-performing culinary team.
• Support catering and event execution with flawless delivery.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and local sourcing wherever possible.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork and hospitality.

Skills

Culinary management

Budgeting

Menu development

Inventory management

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

ServSafe

Sustainability

Job description

Position Title:Chef Manager-Mountain View

Pay Grade:11

Reports To: Manager

Salary: 95000 - 105000 / year

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

Are you a culinary leader who is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences while developing high-performing teams? We are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee both the culinary and front‑line food service operations for a dynamic dining program.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys being hands‑on in the kitchen while also leading operations, managing financial performance, and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding food and hospitality every day.

What You'll Do

Lead all aspects of the culinary and food service operation, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, receiving, and vendor relationships to maintain efficient operations.

Develop creative, seasonal menus while maintaining food cost, labor, and budget goals.

Ensure compliance with all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Oversee food production, presentation, and service to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Analyze financial performance, including food and labor costs, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high‑performing culinary team.

Support catering and special events as needed, ensuring flawless execution.

Promote sustainability initiatives and incorporate locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in contract food service, fine dining, hospitality, restaurants, or other high‑volume food service environments.

Strong knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, ordering, and cost controls.

Experience managing budgets, food cost, labor, and P&L performance.

Proven success in menu planning and recipe development with a focus on quality, presentation, and operational efficiency.

Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.

Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience with exhibition or interactive cooking is preferred.

Passion for sustainability, local sourcing, and culinary innovation.

ServSafe Certification is preferred.

Why Join Us?

Lead a dynamic culinary operation where your creativity and leadership can make a lasting impact.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Work with a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and hospitality.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Join an organization committed to culinary excellence, sustainability, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

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.