Executive Chef - Adobe

Compass Group, North America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at Adobe's San Jose campus. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate, hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded culinary background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to build, coach, and inspire high-performing teams while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary education.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience (Executive Chef or senior leader).
• Proven success leading high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Hands-on leadership with mentoring and developing culinary talent.
• Well-rounded culinary background across multiple cuisines and service styles.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, menu development, production systems, safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, purchasing, labor, and financial performance.
• Catering and events experience preferred.
• Corporate dining experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and business apps.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across the Adobe San Jose campus with focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Develop menus reflecting seasonal ingredients and guest preferences while meeting financial goals.
• Oversee production, recipe execution, portion control, and QA to ensure outstanding dining.
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire culinary staff to sustain high performance.
• Partner with operations leadership to execute daily service and events.
• Control food and labor costs via forecasting, inventory, scheduling, and waste reduction.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and workplace safety.
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate with clients to enhance the program through feedback and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement by best practices and talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Training & mentorship

Cost controls

Food safety

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Bon Appetit

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 / 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!

Short Description

We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at Adobe's San Jose campus. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate, hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded culinary background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to build, coach, and inspire high-performing teams while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

The ideal candidate a chef who leads by example, embraces innovation, maintains the highest culinary standards, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hospitality.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across the Adobe San Jose campus, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.

• Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, current culinary trends, and guest preferences while supporting operational and financial goals.

• Oversee food production, recipe execution, portion control, and quality assurance to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and inspire culinary team members while creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

• Partner with operations leadership to execute daily service, special events, and high-profile catering functions.

• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, scheduling, and waste reduction initiatives.

• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities while promoting safe operating practices.

• Collaborate with clients and operational leaders to continuously enhance the culinary program through innovation, feedback, and operational excellence.

• Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices, developing team talent, and identifying opportunities to elevate the guest experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.

• Proven success leading high-volume, complex foodservice operations.

• Strong hands‑on leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.

• Well-rounded culinary background with experience across multiple cuisines and service styles.

• Exceptional knowledge of food quality, menu development, production systems, food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

• Experience managing budgets, inventory, purchasing, labor, and financial performance.

• Catering and special events experience preferred.

• Corporate dining experience preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.

• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Why Join Adobe?

At Adobe, you'll have the opportunity to shape an innovative culinary program that reflects the company's culture of creativity and excellence. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team, lead a talented culinary staff, and create memorable dining experiences for one of the world's most recognized technology companies. If you're a passionate chef who enjoys building teams, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• 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

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Paid Parental Leave

• 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1553587

Bon Appetit

Allison Murphy