Executive Chef — Coastal, Plant-Forward & Events

Bon Appétit Management Company; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company in San Francisco is seeking a passionate Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for Timber & Tides, overseeing a fully electric kitchen, seasonal menus, and a robust private events program that elevates guest experiences.

The role combines culinary vision with financial stewardship, team development, and flawless execution, with a focus on plant‑forward cooking, sustainability, and high‑volume service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive kitchen leadership in upscale, coastal, chef‑driven concepts.
• Proven track record in menu development, costing, and culinary innovation.
• Demonstrated P&L management experience including food cost control and budgeting.
• Experience executing private events, receptions, and hors d'oeuvres programs.
• Knowledge of plant-forward and plant-based cooking with guest‑focused offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for a single restaurant location with ~1.1M in annual revenue.
• Direct day-to-day kitchen execution, ensuring quality, sanitation, and presentation standards.
• Design and execute seasonal menus showcasing coastal cuisine and plant‑based options.
• Develop passed appetizers, event menus, and culinary activations for private dining and events.
• Manage food production in a fully electric kitchen with efficiency and safety.
• Recruit, train, and develop a culinary team of ~5 cooks.
• Maintain prep, production, and service standards for a la carte and events.
• Oversee food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and profitability.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house leadership to deliver seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Executive Chef

Culinary leadership

Menu development

P&L management

Private events experience

Plant-forward cooking

Team building

Sanitation/ServSafe

Flexible schedule

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company in San Francisco is seeking a passionate Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for Timber & Tides, overseeing a fully electric kitchen, seasonal menus, and a robust private events program that elevates guest experiences.

The role combines culinary vision with financial stewardship, team development, and flawless execution, with a focus on plant‑forward cooking, sustainability, and high‑volume service.