Executive Chef - Multi-Unit Campus Dining & Innovation

Bon Appétit Management Company; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking a Creative Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. This role requires relocation and a track record of managing multiple kitchens and concepts with a focus on scratch cooking and guest experience.

You will develop innovative menus, control food and labor costs, mentor culinary managers, and ensure food safety and HACCP compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in hospitality or food service.
• 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 diverse menus for high-volume environments.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training; multi-unit leadership preferred.
• Experience in hotels, resorts, or complex hospitality operations.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent certification.
• Experience with menu engineering, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and food service management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 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 and growth.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, productivity, and purchasing to meet financial goals.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering systems, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit leadership

Food cost controls

Staff development

Menu engineering

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service mgmt systems

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking a Creative Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. This role requires relocation and a track record of managing multiple kitchens and concepts with a focus on scratch cooking and guest experience.

You will develop innovative menus, control food and labor costs, mentor culinary managers, and ensure food safety and HACCP compliance across sites.