Executive Chef — Creative, High-Volume Catering 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

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Bon Appetit in San Francisco seeks an Executive Chef Atlassian to lead kitchen operations, ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, and deliver high-quality meals in a creative, non-standardized labor setting.

You will oversee menu development, recipe standardization, staff training, inventory, and compliance with health and safety regulations while driving culinary innovation across cafe locations.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality and presentation.
• Proficient with computers; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Internet.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes, portions, and presentation standards; use production worksheets and waste logs; taste meals for quality.
• Train kitchen staff in food prep, safety, equipment operation, and sanitation.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas; ensure compliance.
• Maintain inventory to ensure availability of products as needed.
• Decide on utilization of leftovers within company guidelines.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follow safety policies and participate in meetings and professional programs.

Skills

Hands-on chef experience

MS Office proficiency

Food cost controls

Quality focus

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appetit in San Francisco seeks an Executive Chef Atlassian to lead kitchen operations, ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, and deliver high-quality meals in a creative, non-standardized labor setting.

You will oversee menu development, recipe standardization, staff training, inventory, and compliance with health and safety regulations while driving culinary innovation across cafe locations.