Job Description

 

Position Title: Executive Chef - Adobe  

Salary: $120,000-123,000 / 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!

 

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 MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

 

Job Summary

As the Campus  Executive Chef for Adobe San Francisco, you will lead all culinary operations for a multi‑site corporate dining program, overseeing two cafés and a robust catering operation across two buildings. This role is responsible for program curation, activation, and ongoing culinary innovation while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and high‑performing kitchen environment. You will prepare and/or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with company programs, corporate guidelines, and client expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leader with prior corporate dining experience.

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily culinary operations for two cafés and catering services, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational excellence
• Plan regular and modified menus in accordance with established corporate guidelines, seasonal trends, and client expectations
• Lead overall program curation, activation, and innovation to elevate the dining experience
• Ensure standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards are followed
• Complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste finished products to ensure quality and consistency
• Train and develop a culinary team of approximately 35 associates, including two salaried chefs, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
• Provide hands‑on leadership in food preparation, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation practices
• Establish and maintain cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, as well as internal sanitation standards; support successful health department and third‑party audits
• Manage food and non‑food inventories, food cost controls, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives
• Make decisions regarding the safe and compliant utilization of leftover food products
• Follow company, facility, and departmental safety policies, including incident and occurrence reporting
• Lead employee relations efforts, coaching, performance management, and engagement initiatives
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, professional programs, and client satisfaction initiatives

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience

• 5 or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, based on education and training

• Prior corporate dining experience strongly preferred

• High‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience; institutional and batch cooking experience highly desirable

• Extensive catering experience strongly preferred

• Hands‑on chef leadership style required

• Strong understanding of current food and catering trends with an emphasis on quality, creativity, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation

• Proven ability to manage food cost, inventory, safety standards, and labor effectively

• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and Internet applications

• ServSafe certification highly desirable

• Willingness to participate in and lead client satisfaction programs and activities

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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.

 

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. 

 

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:  1527366

Bon Appetit 

Allison Murphy 

Job Tags

Contract work, Seasonal work, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours

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