Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 / year
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!
The Executive Catering Chef leads all catering culinary operations for the account, overseeing high-volume food production and event execution in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for menu development, food quality, safety, sanitation, and culinary staff leadership while ensuring compliance with corporate, client, and regulatory standards. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexibility for events, evenings, and weekends as needed. This role is ideal for a hands-on, entrepreneurial culinary leader with strong catering and event experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all catering culinary operations, including daily catering production and large-scale events
• Develop, plan, and execute catering menus in alignment with client expectations and corporate standards
• Ensure consistent use of standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation for all catered functions
• Oversee event execution, including tastings, special requests, VIP events, and high-profile client functions
• Complete and manage catering production sheets, event prep schedules, and waste logs
• Taste and evaluate food prior to service to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Train, supervise, and develop culinary staff with a focus on catering execution, food safety, and service excellence
• Establish and enforce cleaning, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards across catering operations
• Manage food and non-food inventory to support catering volume while meeting budget and cost targets
• Oversee proper use of leftovers in compliance with company and food safety policies
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and support health inspections and third-party audits
• Adhere to all safety policies, including incident reporting and safe work practices
• Collaborate with clients, event planners, and operations leaders to deliver customized catering experiences
• Participate in team meetings, staff development, and professional training as required
Qualifications
• Associate degree or equivalent culinary experience
• Three to five years of progressive culinary leadership or kitchen management experience
• Proven experience leading high-volume catering or event-driven foodservice operations
• Strong hands-on culinary and event execution background
• Experience with large-scale production, plated events, and buffet service
• Institutional or batch cooking experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food trends, catering presentation, sanitation standards, and food cost control
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain required property access, including background and fingerprinting
• Language: Bilingual preferred but not required
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal LeaveAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
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