Executive Chef

Compass Group•Malibu, CA

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 acorporate 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! This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryAs Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations across multiple dining venues and production areas for one of the world’s premier art museum campuses. This role oversees a portfolio that includes cafés, retail dining, catering and special events, bakery/pastry production, and back-of-house kitchen operations across two Getty locations. The Executive Chef will provide strategic culinary leadership while ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, financial performance, and an elevated guest experience that reflects the creativity and standards of the Getty brand. This position is ideal for a dynamic culinary leader who thrives in a multifaceted, high-profile environment blending hospitality, culture, and innovation.

Requirements

5+ years of executive-level culinary leadership experience in multi-outlet hospitality, cultural institutions, hotels, restaurants, or premier foodservice environments
Strong background in high-volume dining, catering, and special events
Experience overseeing multiple concepts or locations simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
Knowledge of bakery and pastry operations preferred
Proven success managing food and labor costs, purchasing, and inventory controls

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across multiple outlets, kitchens, catering, and bakery/pastry programs
Develop seasonal, innovative menus that align with guest expectations, museum programming, and culinary trends
Lead, mentor, and develop culinary teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence
Oversee high-volume production, premium catering, and special event execution across both Getty campuses
Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest culinary, safety, and sanitation standards
Manage food, labor, and operational costs while maintaining quality and profitability goals
Direct purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships to support efficient operations
Partner with marketing and operational leadership to introduce new culinary concepts, promotions, and guest experiences
Maintain compliance with all health department regulations, HACCP standards, and company policies
Drive consistency, organization, and execution across multiple venues and service styles