Executive Chef — Coastal, Plant-Forward Innovation

Compass Group USA; 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

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a chef‑driven coastal concept in San Francisco. The role oversees a fully electric kitchen, develops seasonal menus, and delivers an elevated guest experience through innovative cuisine and high‑volume events.

The successful candidate will balance menu innovation with financial performance, mentor a small culinary team, and collaborate closely with front‑of‑house leadership to ensure impeccable service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience at an upscale or chef-driven concept.
• Proven success in kitchen operations, menu development, and culinary teams.
• P&L management experience including food cost, labor, budgeting, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for a single restaurant location with ~$1.1M annual revenue.
• Direct day-to-day kitchen execution, ensuring quality, sanitation, and presentation.
• Design seasonal menus featuring coastal-inspired and plant-forward cuisine.
• Develop passed apps, event menus, and culinary activations for private dining and events.
• Manage food production in a fully electric kitchen, prioritizing safety and efficiency.
• Recruit, train, and develop a culinary team of ~5 cooks.
• Establish prep, production, and service standards for dining and events.
• Monitor food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory to protect profitability.
• Analyze financial results and improve margins while maintaining quality.
• Source ingredients from local vendors to support seasonal menu development.
• Ensure health department regulations and sanitation standards are met.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership for seamless guest experiences.
• Lead tastings, training, and culinary presentations to engage the team.
• Foster hospitality, creativity, and operational excellence across the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

P&L management

Private events experience

Plant-based cooking

Leadership & team building

Sanitation & safety

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a chef‑driven coastal concept in San Francisco. The role oversees a fully electric kitchen, develops seasonal menus, and delivers an elevated guest experience through innovative cuisine and high‑volume events.

The successful candidate will balance menu innovation with financial performance, mentor a small culinary team, and collaborate closely with front‑of‑house leadership to ensure impeccable service.