Executive Chef - Creative, High-Volume Culinary Lead

Compass Group, North America; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 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 is seeking an experienced kitchen operations leader to oversee meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines. You will direct the culinary team, ensure quality, safety, and sanitation, and manage inventory and equipment maintenance within budgetary constraints.

The role requires 3–5 years of progressive kitchen management experience, strong knowledge of food trends and cost controls, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary management

Food cost controls

Office software

Catering trends

High-volume operations

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking an experienced kitchen operations leader to oversee meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines. You will direct the culinary team, ensure quality, safety, and sanitation, and manage inventory and equipment maintenance within budgetary constraints.

The role requires 3–5 years of progressive kitchen management experience, strong knowledge of food trends and cost controls, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.