Executive Chef & GM — Culinary Ops & Client Growth

Addition Management; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Addition Management in San Jose, CA seeks an Executive Chef/General Manager to lead culinary operations and guest experiences. The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with strategic oversight of client relations, menus, and revenue opportunities.

You will ensure HACCP compliance, food safety, and quality while mentoring staff, managing costs, and coordinating events and promotions to grow loyalty and market share in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hands-on culinary operations with safety certifications.
• Experience in food/bev operations management and client engagement.
• Knowledge of finance principles and DOH regulations.
• Ability to schedule and manage payroll and labor within budgets.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations staff and ensure HACCP and food safety compliance.
• Drive local sales, client engagement, and customer loyalty.
• Develop client-facing menus and promotional foods and tastings.
• Lead vendor visits, food demonstrations, and client-facing activities.
• Oversee payroll, scheduling, training, and staff development.
• Support district and payroll teams with operational planning.

Skills

Culinary operations

Food safety

Allergen certification

Menu development

Client engagement

Budgeting & P&L

Staff training

Spanish (multilingual)

Tools

D365

Shipday

Job description

Addition Management in San Jose, CA seeks an Executive Chef/General Manager to lead culinary operations and guest experiences. The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with strategic oversight of client relations, menus, and revenue opportunities.

You will ensure HACCP compliance, food safety, and quality while mentoring staff, managing costs, and coordinating events and promotions to grow loyalty and market share in a dynamic hospitality environment.