Traveling Executive Chef: Multi-Account Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef (Traveling Support) to provide hands-on culinary leadership across a portfolio of accounts. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, this role is deployed to locations facing leadership transitions, openings, or operational challenges.

Success comes from quickly assessing operations, building trust with teams, elevating culinary execution, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading culinary operations in high-volume foodservice.
• Proven track record as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen operations management.
• Experience guiding multi-site operations through transitions and openings.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive chef leadership and operational support across multiple accounts during leadership transitions, staffing gaps, new openings, and other business-critical needs.
• Assess kitchen operations and implement practical solutions that improve food quality, consistency, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Champion culinary excellence by maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, recipe execution, and dining experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, allergen management, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of accountability and safety.
• Support new account openings, including kitchen readiness, menu implementation, team training, operational setup, and launch execution.
• Partner with culinary and operations leaders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support food cost management, inventory controls, purchasing practices, and waste reduction initiatives that contribute to financial performance.
• Mentor and develop chefs, managers, and culinary team members through coaching, training, and hands-on leadership.
• Contribute to culinary innovation, recipe development, standard operating procedures, and training resources that support consistency across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with clients, operational leaders, and culinary teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Travel extensively to support locations across the region and portfolio as business needs require.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Contract dining experience

Staff development

Travel flexibility

Education

Certified Executive Chef (CEC)

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef (Traveling Support) to provide hands-on culinary leadership across a portfolio of accounts. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, this role is deployed to locations facing leadership transitions, openings, or operational challenges.

Success comes from quickly assessing operations, building trust with teams, elevating culinary execution, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.