Production Chef - Join the Team!

Bon Appetit Management Company is a leading contract food service provider known for its unique approach to culinary excellence and outstanding service. Unlike typical food service operations, Bon Appetit shuns corporate recipe books and the use of central commissaries, instead empowering its chefs and managers to stay current with culinary trends and deliver innovative, high-quality meals in their cafes. As a restaurant company operating within the broader contract food service industry, Bon Appetit offers its employees the freedom and creativity to experiment with menus and food concepts while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and quality. The company emphasizes staff growth, encouraging employees to expand their culinary skills and take on new challenges, which has helped fuel its rapid growth and expand the breadth of its accounts across various regions. This growth creates exciting career opportunities for employees passionate about food and driven to excel in the food service business. The Production Chef position at Bon Appetit is a fantastic opportunity for a culinary professional eager to grow within a dynamic company. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range between $70,000 and $75,000 and is eligible for additional compensation through an employee referral bonus program. The Production Chef will be responsible for managing both the culinary and food service operations within their assigned location, ensuring all aspects of the kitchen run smoothly and efficiently while upholding Bon Appetit's high standards for quality and service. The role involves full culinary management duties including inventory control, ordering and receiving supplies, menu development, and cost control with an emphasis on sourcing and utilizing local food products to enhance sustainability. Candidates who have a passion for sustainability and innovative cooking will find this position especially rewarding. Experience with profit and loss accountability and contract-managed food service environments is desirable, as well as a background in culinary management within contract food service, fine dining, or restaurant settings. The ideal Production Chef will be knowledgeable about the latest food and catering trends, possess strong skills in sanitation, food cost control, food presentation, and have experience with exposition cooking. Additionally, holding a ServSafe certification is considered a plus. This is a great role for chefs who are looking to take ownership of their kitchen operations and demonstrate creativity and leadership in a supportive and growth-minded environment. The company offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and various wellness and employee support programs. Bon Appetit Management Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They maintain a drug-free work environment and offer reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates. This role provides an excellent platform for culinary professionals to advance their careers while contributing to a vibrant and innovative food service company.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of culinary management experience
• Knowledge of menu development, purchasing and inventory
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Passion for sustainability and quality food preparation
• Ability to manage P&L and contract services
• Certification in food safety such as ServSafe preferred