Job Description

Traveling Executive Chef

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 Summary

The Traveling Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations across assigned dining accounts. This role leads culinary teams, ensures food quality and safety standards, manages financial performance, and supports the rollout of new programs. Frequent travel between locations is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop culinary teams across multiple accounts
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and execution standards
• Manage food and labor costs and control overall expenditures
• Plan, develop, and implement menus
• Oversee purchasing and inventory management
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Support the launch of new culinary initiatives in partnership with marketing and leadership
• Travel frequently to support operations and business needs

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of culinary management experience
• High volume production and catering experience required
• Proven experience managing cost controls and budgets
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel frequently and work in multiple locations
• Growth oriented mindset with a commitment to operational excellence

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 Leave

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1513413

Bon Appetit

Tyler Justus

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