Senior Executive Chef - Innovative Menu & Team Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

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 Sr Retail Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our retail and dining services. You will drive menu development, inventory management, food cost controls, and team leadership to deliver high-quality meals.

The role requires a culinary degree (or equivalent), several years of kitchen leadership, and a passion for trend-forward food, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. Excellent communication and cost awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations.
• Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team.
• Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus.
• Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

ServSafe

Menu development

Food cost controls

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Bachelor's in Food Services Technology/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email & Internet

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sr Retail Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our retail and dining services. You will drive menu development, inventory management, food cost controls, and team leadership to deliver high-quality meals.

The role requires a culinary degree (or equivalent), several years of kitchen leadership, and a passion for trend-forward food, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. Excellent communication and cost awareness are essential.