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Executive Chef

7 hours ago


St Petersburg, Florida, United States Bon Appétit Full time

Salary: $90,000 - $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

Job Summary

The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations for a high-volume dining account, leading menu development, food production, cost control, inventory, and safety and sanitation standards while managing a large culinary team. This role supports operations with hours of service from 6:00am–11:00pm, overseeing a $6M account with responsibility for 1 Chef Manager, 1 Banquet Chef, and approximately 60–75 hourly associates, with a flexible Sunday–Saturday schedule that may include rotating weekends and extended hours for catering and unit closeouts. The position offers the opportunity to lead the opening of a new dining facility within a financially stable organization known for strong benefits, a structured and manageable work environment, and strong career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage cost controls and overall food and labor expenditures
  • Plan, develop, and execute menus
  • Oversee purchasing and inventory management
  • Lead, train, and develop salaried and hourly culinary teams
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
  • Support and roll out new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Culinary degree preferred
  • 3–5 years of culinary management experience
  • High-volume production and catering experience required
  • Proven experience managing cost controls
  • Strong desire to learn, grow, and advance within a leading foodservice organization

Apply to Bon Appetit today

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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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 Leave

Associates 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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