Cafe Chef, SAP Cafe

Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2024

Salary: $80000 - $90000 a/year

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am - 4pm


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 Summary:

The Cafe Chef, is a critical leadership position within the culinary team, acts as the right hand to the Executive Chef, assisting in coordinating all aspects of kitchen operations. This role demands a combination of culinary excellence, leadership, and operational management skills. The Café Chef plays a key role in menu development, staff management, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and kitchen efficiency.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Culinary Leadership and Menu Development
  • Kitchen Operations Management
  • Staff Management and Training
  • Inventory and Cost Control
  • Collaboration and Communication


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a similar leadership role within a high-volume, high-quality kitchen environments
  • Advanced culinary skills, including knowledge of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and food trends
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to encourage and empower a team
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the capability to multitask and lead priorities successfully
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations and practices
  • Proficiency in kitchen management software and inventory systems
  • Culinary arts degree or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable


Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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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)

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1305769

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