Executive Chef - Multi-Outlet Culinary Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; Indianapolis (IN); 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

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 Management Company is seeking a creative Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College. This role delivers exceptional food experiences while fostering culinary excellence, innovation, food safety, and team development.

The ideal candidate has progressive leadership in multi-unit hospitality, experience guiding complex dining operations, and strong skills in menu development, cost control, and staff coaching.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership in hospitality or related fields.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchens or outlets.
• Proven ability to coach and develop culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary vision across multiple dining venues and service platforms.
• Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonality and scratch cooking.
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining quality.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary managers and kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety compliance and health inspections readiness.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit operations

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff coaching

Food safety (HACCP)

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a creative Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College. This role delivers exceptional food experiences while fostering culinary excellence, innovation, food safety, and team development.

The ideal candidate has progressive leadership in multi-unit hospitality, experience guiding complex dining operations, and strong skills in menu development, cost control, and staff coaching.