Executive Chef: Lead Innovative, Multi-Outlet Kitchens

Bon Appétit Management Company; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Job summary

Bon Appetit's Carthage College operations are seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision across multiple venues and drive day-to-day kitchen operations in Kenosha, WI. The role emphasizes culinary excellence, innovation, food safety, and team development.

The ideal candidate will have multi-unit leadership experience, strong cost controls, and a track record of mentoring culinary teams in high-volume environments. Relocation is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience within hospitality, food service, catering, hotels, resorts, corporate dining, or similar environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchens, outlets, concepts, or service platforms.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, labor management, inventory management, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision across multiple dining venues and service platforms.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonality, guest preferences, nutritional trends, and Bon Appétit's commitment to scratch cooking.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, flavor, and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement through culinary innovation and best practices.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary managers and kitchen team members.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that encourages learning, creativity, and professional growth.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Bon Appetit's Carthage College operations are seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision across multiple venues and drive day-to-day kitchen operations in Kenosha, WI. The role emphasizes culinary excellence, innovation, food safety, and team development.

The ideal candidate will have multi-unit leadership experience, strong cost controls, and a track record of mentoring culinary teams in high-volume environments. Relocation is required for this position.