Executive Chef - ByteDance

Compass Group•San Jose, CA

2d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!Job SummaryAs the Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations for the ByteDance dining program. This includes managing a team of culinary associates, ensuring strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, and driving excellence across all kitchen operations.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree (preferred)
3–5 years of culinary management experience
Strong background in high-volume production and catering
Proven ability to manage cost controls
Eagerness to grow within a leading foodservice company

Responsibilities

Oversee food production and culinary execution for the account
Manage food and labor costs to meet financial targets
Develop and execute creative, on-brand menus
Lead inventory purchasing and control
Launch new culinary programs in collaboration with the marketing and culinary teams