Hospitality & Culinary Manager in Training, Bon Appetit/ West Division

Compass Group • Palo Alto, CA

118d • $68,700 - $68,700

About The Position

Bon Appétit is hiring immediately for a Hospitality & Culinary Manager in Training position in San Jose, Palo Alto, and San Francisco, California. The position offers competitive wages and benefits, and the opportunity to learn and grow while making a difference in the world. Bon Appétit Management Company operates over 1,000 cafés across the country, known for socially and environmentally responsible sourcing and cooking from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. The role involves preparing for a potential future leadership position within the hospitality team, learning best practices in various operational areas, and participating in the Accelerated Manager Program (AMP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree received by May 2026 or prior (required).
• One year of culinary, customer service, hospitality work/internship experience.
• Willingness to relocate for the right role or advancement opportunity.
• Demonstrated financial acumen including profit and loss management, inventory, and cash handling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with peers, employees, clients, and customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Basic understanding of contract administration and client relations.
• Basic knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, and marketing.
• Competency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Driver's License (preferred, but may be required for certain roles).

Responsibilities

• Gain preparation for a potential future role within the hospitality team leadership.
• Learn best practices of the Compass Group sector.
• Facilitate practices in marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing and supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, profit and loss, and more.
• Complete on-site, hands-on learning portion of onboarding and training experience.
• Participate in Compass Group's Accelerated Manager Program (AMP).
• Take on managerial assignments in operational areas such as Café Management, Catering Management, Chef Management, Retail Management, Dining Services Management, Customer Service Management, Merchandising Management, and Sous Chef.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree