Executive Chef & GM: Culinary Ops & Client Experience

Addition Management; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Addition Management seeks an Executive Chef/General Manager to lead culinary and hospitality operations for a growing service provider. You will manage kitchen teams, ensure HACCP compliance, and drive client satisfaction and revenue.

You will develop client-facing menus, oversee menu proposals, and coordinate promotions and tastings. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with District leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hands-on culinary operations with Safe Food Handling & Allergen Certification.
• 3+ years in food/bev operations management overseeing staff, client engagement, inventory, systems & processes.
• Experience in food purchasing, inventory control, par levels, recipes and knife skills.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting basics and health regulations.
• Ability to schedule and manage P&L, labor and food costs within a budget.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays; valid driver’s license.
• Multilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary and kitchen operations with HACCP compliance and food safety standards.
• Drive local sales, client engagement, and outstanding service and loyalty.
• Develop client-facing menus, menu proposals, and regional items and tastings.
• Visit clients and vendors; conduct demonstrations at events and conferences.
• Coordinate logistics using Shipday for deliveries and delivery proof.
• Support operational directives, payroll, HR and financial planning in the district.
• Lead staff training, performance reviews and scheduling; manage payroll processes.
• Support kitchen budget and cost controls; supervise off-site fulfillment and transport.
• Maintain adherence to corporate guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Culinary operations

Food safety & allergens

Staff management

Client engagement

Budget & P&L

Spanish language

Tools

Shipday

Job description

Addition Management seeks an Executive Chef/General Manager to lead culinary and hospitality operations for a growing service provider. You will manage kitchen teams, ensure HACCP compliance, and drive client satisfaction and revenue.

You will develop client-facing menus, oversee menu proposals, and coordinate promotions and tastings. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with District leadership.