National Catering Executive Chef — Menu Innovation

Compass Group USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company seeks a Senior Executive Catering Chef to lead culinary strategy across a national catering portfolio. You will drive menu development, recipe costing, and program standards while coaching regional chefs to deliver exceptional hospitality and strong financial performance.

You will champion culinary innovation, support executive dining and VIP events, and elevate guest experiences through scalable programs and disciplined cost controls.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred and strong leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary vision and execution across multi-site region.
• Develop national catering standards, culinary programs, recipes, production guidelines, and costing.
• Create innovative, chef-driven menus balancing creativity, guest experience, operational feasibility, and financial performance.
• Develop seasonal menu offerings and customized event menus tailored to client preferences, event styles, dietary accommodations, cultural considerations, and budget parameters.
• Drive continuous menu innovation through emerging culinary trends, global influences, wellness-focused offerings, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Develop scalable catering solutions and culinary programs that can be successfully executed across multiple markets and locations.
• Champion elevated hospitality experiences through exceptional food quality, creativity, presentation, and guest engagement.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and support to Catering Chefs within the Bay Area region.
• Ensure consistent execution of culinary standards, food quality, presentation, and operational excellence across all catered events.
• Partner closely with catering, operations, and hospitality leaders to deliver seamless event experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food cost management

Stakeholder management

Education

Culinary degree

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor’s degree in Foodservice Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company seeks a Senior Executive Catering Chef to lead culinary strategy across a national catering portfolio. You will drive menu development, recipe costing, and program standards while coaching regional chefs to deliver exceptional hospitality and strong financial performance.

You will champion culinary innovation, support executive dining and VIP events, and elevate guest experiences through scalable programs and disciplined cost controls.