Executive Chef

Executive ChefSalary: 85,000-90,000Our 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 SummaryThis individual will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.Key Responsibilities:Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelinesTrains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standardsEstablishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areasMaintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when neededComplies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation proceduresPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:A.S. or equivalent experienceThree to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experienceComprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationExperienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the InternetExtensive catering experience a plusHigh volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirableServSafe certified – highly desirable