Executive Catering Chef — Innovative Corporate Events Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Catering Chef to lead the culinary vision and operations for corporate catering and events. Based in Mountain View, you will translate client objectives into memorable culinary experiences while ensuring financial stewardship and scalability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume catering, team leadership, menu development, and food safety, with a passion for hospitality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• 3+ years of catering, events, banquet, or hospitality management experience.
• Experience managing high-volume catering operations and complex event execution.
• Demonstrated success leading culinary teams in a hospitality-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen management practices.
• Experience managing labor, food cost controls, and operational budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and catering/event management systems.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative menus, event concepts, and culinary experiences that align with client expectations and company standards.
• Stay informed on emerging culinary trends, ingredients, techniques, and hospitality best practices.
• Balance creativity with operational feasibility, labor requirements, budget expectations, and scalability.
• Design offerings suitable for executive meetings, receptions, conferences, employee activations, and large-scale events.
• Lead all culinary aspects of catering and event execution from planning through service delivery.
• Oversee food production, event logistics, staffing plans, and operational readiness.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, timing, and service standards.
• Evaluate processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Client engagement

Team development

Hospitality mindset

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Catering/Event management systems

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Catering Chef to lead the culinary vision and operations for corporate catering and events. Based in Mountain View, you will translate client objectives into memorable culinary experiences while ensuring financial stewardship and scalability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume catering, team leadership, menu development, and food safety, with a passion for hospitality and innovation.