Executive Chef - Creative, High-Volume Catering

Bon Appétit Management Company; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee Saint Martin University’s kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitary practices while directing meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines.

The role requires hands-on leadership, at least 3–5 years in culinary/kitchen management, and strong knowledge of catering trends, cost controls, and presentation. A high-volume operation and ServSafe certification are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, and presentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Email, Internet.
• ServSafe certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portions and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste logs.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, and sanitation.
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines.
• Makes decisions on leftover food utilization per company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and reports incidents.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Kitchen management

Catering experience

Hands-on leadership

Food trend awareness

Cost controls

Computers

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Email

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee Saint Martin University’s kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitary practices while directing meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines.

The role requires hands-on leadership, at least 3–5 years in culinary/kitchen management, and strong knowledge of catering trends, cost controls, and presentation. A high-volume operation and ServSafe certification are highly desirable.