Executive Chef - Adobe

Compass Group•San Francisco, CA

8d•$120,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly accomplished Executive Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic culinary program at Adobe's flagship San Francisco campus. This role oversees two café locations and a robust catering operation, serving a sophisticated client base that expects innovation, exceptional quality, and memorable dining experiences. The Executive Chef will be responsible for driving culinary excellence across the entire food program, with a strong emphasis on program curation, activation, innovation, team development, and operational performance. This is an ideal opportunity for a proven culinary leader who has excelled as an Executive Chef in high-end restaurant and corporate dining environments and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of culinary talent.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary education and experience.
7+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including significant Executive Chef experience within high-volume, complex foodservice environments.
Demonstrated success leading large culinary teams, including managing salaried chefs and developing culinary managers.
Experience in both upscale restaurant environments and corporate dining programs required.
Extensive catering and special events experience, including large-scale and high-touch hospitality programs.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing food cost, inventory, purchasing, labor, and budgeting.
Proven expertise in food safety, sanitation, HACCP programs, and regulatory compliance.
Strong employee relations and people-development skills with a passion for coaching and mentorship.
Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, culinary innovation, menu development, and guest engagement strategies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, inventory systems, and operational reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous Bon Appétit Management Company experience strongly preferred.
ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic culinary leadership for two cafés and catering operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest experiences.
Curate and continuously evolve menus, dining experiences, and culinary activations that align with client expectations and industry trends.
Lead, mentor, and develop a culinary team of approximately 35 associates, including two salaried chefs and multiple frontline leaders.
Create a culture focused on coaching, accountability, engagement, and professional growth, with an emphasis on developing future Executive Chefs and culinary leaders.
Partner closely with operations, hospitality, and client stakeholders to deliver innovative programming and elevate the overall dining experience.
Manage food cost, inventory controls, purchasing, production planning, and labor resources to achieve financial objectives.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards through training, auditing, and operational oversight.
Oversee catering execution, including high-profile events, executive dining, and campus activations.
Maintain strong employee relations practices, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while addressing performance and development opportunities.
Monitor and analyze operational metrics, implementing continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Stay current on culinary trends, sustainability initiatives, and emerging dining concepts to continually enhance the program.