Compass Group

Executive Chef - Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave

Job Description

Bon Appetit Management Company is a leading restaurant company specializing in contract food service. With a strong commitment to great food and outstanding service, Bon Appetit empowers its chefs and managers with creativity and freedom to innovate rather than relying on standardized recipes or centralized commissaries. The company embraces culinary trends and encourages its team members to take risks and shine in their roles. This approach fosters a dynamic and exciting work environment where employees have the opportunity to grow, learn new skills, and advance their careers. Bon Appetit is part of Compass Group USA, a global leader in food... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Reliable transportation and ability to commute to different units across Indiana as needed
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
  • Experience in managing kitchen staff and training culinary teams
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Availability to participate in meetings and staff development sessions
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job 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

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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