Executive Chef - Multi-Outlet Innovation Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and daily kitchen operations at Carthage College, relocating to Kenosha, WI. The role drives innovation, food safety, and team development while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Ideal candidates will have multi-unit leadership experience in complex hospitality settings, with a focus on menu engineering, cost control, and high-quality execution to meet financial goals.

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.
• Experience creating and executing diverse menus in high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends, sustainability initiatives, and guest preferences.
• Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing strategic and operational priorities.
• Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent professional training.
• Multi-unit culinary leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience within hotels, resorts, conference centers, destination dining, premium catering, or other complex hospitality operations.
• Experience managing large-scale catering and special event programs.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification.
• Experience with menu engineering, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and food service management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision across multiple dining venues and service platforms.
• Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonality and guest preferences.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure a consistent guest experience.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, flavor, and execution.
• Drive culinary innovation and best practices.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary managers and kitchen staff.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture promoting learning and growth.
• Coach performance and plan succession within the culinary team.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Manage food and labor costs, productivity, and purchasing to meet financial goals.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, vendor relations, and product quality.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health inspections readiness.
• Collaborate with catering/events teams to deliver exceptional VIP experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost controls

Staff coaching

Operational leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and daily kitchen operations at Carthage College, relocating to Kenosha, WI. The role drives innovation, food safety, and team development while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Ideal candidates will have multi-unit leadership experience in complex hospitality settings, with a focus on menu engineering, cost control, and high-quality execution to meet financial goals.