Executive Chef - Indiana

Job Summary

At Bon Appetit Management Company, our passion is food! We are committed to great food and outstanding service. Our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting-edge food into their cafes. We operate in contract food service, offering you 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 translate into exciting opportunities for our people!

Executive Chef

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment. You will lead menu planning, direct meal preparation, and uphold Compass standards for quality and consistency. This role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to train and develop staff. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to different units across the state of Indiana as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute menus according to established guidelines
• Ensure recipes, portioning, and presentation meet company standards
• Oversee daily production, waste logs, and taste testing for quality control
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation
• Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules; ensure compliance by staff
• Manage inventory and control costs while ensuring product availability
• Properly utilize leftover food in line with company policies
• Comply with all federal, state, and local health/safety regulations
• Enforce company safety procedures, including incident reporting
• Actively participate in meetings, staff development, and client programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• High-volume and complex foodservice operations experience strongly preferred
• Catering and institutional/batch cooking experience a plus
• Hands-on chef leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related technology
• ServSafe certification highly desirable
• Willingness to engage in client satisfaction initiatives

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits including 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, and 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. 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.

Req ID: 1464187