Executive Chef - Nvidia

Compass Group•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

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 SummaryThe Executive Chef leads all kitchen and evening food and beverage operations, ensuring high culinary standards, food safety compliance, and efficient execution. This role oversees the Night Bar Program and Dinner on the Go program across cafés, ensuring consistent quality and service during dinner operations. The Executive Chef maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment while driving cost control, team development, and operational excellence in a high volume, complex foodservice setting. Schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with a flexible Monday shift to prepare for the week and support occasional daytime campus pop ups. Bars operate Tuesday through Friday only. Reports to the Culinary Director with dotted line reporting to additional leadership. Perks include a daily shift meal, company holidays with additional paid time off, and a work phone or cell phone stipend.

Requirements

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
Three to five years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience
Strong background in high volume, complex foodservice operations
Hands on chef leadership experience required
Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, cost control, sanitation, and presentation standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and general computer systems
ServSafe certification preferred

Nice To Haves

Institutional or batch cooking experience preferred
Catering experience a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen and evening bar operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Manage and execute the Night Bar Program and Dinner on the Go program across cafés
Develop and execute regular and specialty menus aligned with company programs and client expectations
Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and production processes
Complete production sheets and waste logs; monitor food quality and taste finished products
Train and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation standards
Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
Manage inventory to control food cost while ensuring product availability
Oversee proper utilization of leftover products within company guidelines
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
Follow company safety policies and reporting procedures
Provide occasional support to the PM Catering team as needed; not a direct Catering role
Participate in meetings and professional development initiatives