Executive Chef: Multi-Unit Culinary Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; Saginaw (MI); 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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering culinary excellence, innovation, food safety, and team development.

The position requires relocation to the Kenosha, WI area and experience managing complex food service operations across multiple venues. A strong track record in menu development and cost control is preferred.

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.

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 continuous improvement through culinary innovation and best practices.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary managers and kitchen team members.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost controls

Menu development

Multi-unit operations

Staff development

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Food service management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering culinary excellence, innovation, food safety, and team development.

The position requires relocation to the Kenosha, WI area and experience managing complex food service operations across multiple venues. A strong track record in menu development and cost control is preferred.