Executive Chef - Adobe

Compass Group•San Francisco, CA

3d•$75,000 - $85,000

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 SummaryThe Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations and leading scratch cooking for daily breakfast, lunch, and catering services in alignment with corporate programs, standards, and guidelines. This role manages a team of approximately 25 associates and operates on a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00am to 3:30pm, including one week winter and summer shutdowns.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent professional culinary experience
Three to five years of progressive culinary leadership or kitchen management experience
Strong knowledge of scratch cooking, culinary and catering trends with an emphasis on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet based systems

Nice To Haves

Catering experience preferred
Experience leading high volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred
ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and execute regular and modified menus for scratch prepared breakfast, lunch, and catering programs in accordance with established guidelines
Lead, train, and manage a culinary team of approximately 25 associates, ensuring consistent execution of food preparation, equipment use, safety, and sanitation standards
Oversee daily kitchen operations for breakfast, lunch, and catering services while maintaining quality, presentation, and production standards
Establish and maintain cleaning, safety, and preventive maintenance schedules for all kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas
Manage food and non food inventory to support daily service and catering needs while controlling costs and adhering to budget guidelines
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and internal safety and sanitation procedures
Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall foodservice operations