Executive Chef: Creative, High-Impact Culinary Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 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 (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 is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation. You will oversee meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines and drive culinary excellence across menus and standards.

The right candidate has hands-on leadership, 5+ years in high-volume culinary management, and a passion for catering and trend-driven menus. Excellent computer skills and ServSafe certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Hands‑on chef experience a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and email.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes and presentation standards; uses production worksheets and waste logs.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep, safety, equipment operation and sanitation.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to stay within guidelines and ensure availability.
• Decides utilization of leftovers within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and safety regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings and training.

Skills

Hands‑on chef

Catering experience

High volume operations

Food cost controls

Computer literacy

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation. You will oversee meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines and drive culinary excellence across menus and standards.

The right candidate has hands-on leadership, 5+ years in high-volume culinary management, and a passion for catering and trend-driven menus. Excellent computer skills and ServSafe certification are highly valued.