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Job Description Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 / year 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 As Executive Chef, you will lead all kitchen operations while ensuring a safe, sanitary, and high-quality culinary environment. You’ll oversee menu planning, food preparation, and staff development in line with company standards and client expectations. This role is ideal for a hands-on, entrepreneurial culinary leader with a passion for excellence. Key Responsibilities * Plan menus (regular and modified) aligned with company guidelines. * Ensure consistency in recipes, portions, and presentation; review production and waste logs. * Train and coach staff on food preparation, safety, sanitation, and equipment use. * Maintain cleaning, sanitation, and equipment schedules. * Manage inventory and control food/non-food costs. * Oversee use of leftovers in compliance with company policy. * Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations. * Participate in departmental meetings, staff training, and development programs. Preferred Qualifications * Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of progressive kitchen leadership experience (institutional or high-volume preferred). * Strong catering and batch cooking background. * Proven hands-on chef experience. * Knowledge of food trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation standards. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools. * ServSafe certification (preferred). * Commitment to client satisfaction programs. Apply to Bon Appetit today! Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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), • Paid Parental 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: 1469681 Bon Appetit Tyler Justus

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Description: Brand Executive Chef LB Steak Reports to: Operating Principle FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Brand Executive Chef for LB Steak maintains full accountability for fulfillment of the culinary mission of the LB Steak. This position must be able to organize, plan, coordinate, and execute the culinary operations of the brand including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coaching techniques; knowledge of budgets. The position is responsible for all core aspects of the culinary department, including but not limited to, managing all culinary team members, food production, costing, inventory and invoice control, safe food handling, sanitation and customer service The position is also responsible for training all unit chefs in meal preparation methods, portion size, and nutrition. Additionally, the role assists in negotiating prices and purchases food and restaurant inventory items in bulk. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to read, write and speak English, • Ability to read, write and speak Spanish preferred, • Familiar with a variety of restaurant industry and culinary standard concepts, practices, and procedures, • Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations, • Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of Associates, Management and Guests, • Work under pressure within a well-integrated team environment, • Able to consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor, • Strong organizational and coordination skills, • Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment when appropriate, • Strong interpersonal communication skills, • A wide degree of creativity is required, • Proficient in Google Docs, Toast, and Asana Essential Job Functions: • Manage and execute scheduled seasonal and holiday menu changes at the restaurants., • Assist property teams with recipe costing, menu writing, product sales mix reports, • Collaborate with property teams and Operating Principle to drive the process of menu development and organize menu tastings., • Ensures the restaurants are fully staffed with high quality employees who are well trained, • Coordinates schedules and coverage for the units in the area, • Restaurant kitchen budgets and sales are achieved, • Responsible for ensuring proper costing and inventory control measures to meet the budgeted cost of goods and days supply targets, • Kitchen is well maintained and all food safety and sanitary standards are met, • Implements training and monitoring of safety program for all units and all back of house employees, • Conducts OSHA onsite inspections regularly at each location with third party, • Creates and updates menus to maximize profits and minimize loss, • Act as a guardian of the Company’s high culinary standards by demonstrating uncompromising standards of quality, cleanliness, food and employee safety, • Facilitate culinary training and development activities to continually elevate the brand, • Create and evaluate the learning and development programs and recommend changes to increase effectiveness., • Act as a mentor to new and existing Executive Chefs and Chef de Cuisines within the assigned area as it relates to back of house matters (Cost of Goods, Safety Procedures), • Assist with the development of a strong bench of back of house employees who will be the next generation Sous Chefs and Chefs, • Leverage culinary subject matter expertise to assist with the development and implementation of best-in-class back of house training materials, • Assists Chefs in cultivating a welcoming, healthy and safe work environment for new and existing back of house employees with the ECs and CDCs, • Conducts regular, structured coaching and training restaurant visits with managers and back of house employees in the assigned area, • Assist with new store openings by working with operations and culinary, • Lead the implementation of new products, new equipment, kitchen protocols, processes, or ingredients in the back of house., • Facilitates Health department and follows up with corrective actions based on the internal audits and pushes accountability, • Partner with the O.P to identify and address performance gaps in the kitchen. Coverage for restaurants in the chef’s region is in need of leadership onsite or has vacant roles that are essential to operations the area chef will fill those roles., • All other responsibilities as dictated by the business or assigned by the Senior Management Qualifications: Education and/or years of experience: At least 8-10 years experience in progressive culinary leadership Required Food Safety Certification (CA) Required Harassment Training Certification CA) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the Associate is frequently required to work standing for prolonged periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Associate is regularly required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision with the ability to adjust and focus. Special Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is infrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; blood borne pathogens (i.e., saliva, utensils and knives); dust and extremely hot water. Exposure to a variety of sharp eating and cooking utensils or cooking instruments and cooking equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Compensation & The Opportunity Ahead This is a full-time, exempt leadership role with a base salary range of $115,000 - $125,000, plus potential bonus. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Beyond the compensation, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on a high-end hospitality group poised for its next evolution. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the process - not just the outcome. They find energy in the details, bring structure to complexity, and see iteration as the path to excellence. If you're a visionary leader ready to leave your mark and help shape the future of hospitality, we’d love to meet you. We E-Verify Requirements:

Job Description Position Title: Executive Catering Chef Salary: 125,000-135,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 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 Job Summary: Working as an Executive Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following: Key Responsibilities: • Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account, • Plans and creates all menus, • Purchases and manages inventory, • Culinary degree preferred, • Three to five years of culinary management experience, • High volume production and catering experience is essential, • Previous experience managing cost controls, • Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company Apply to Bon Appetit today! Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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), • Paid Parental 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: 1479387 Bon Appetit BRYAN GONI

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free uniforms, • Training & development What we offer: • Competitive pay plus tips, • Flexible scheduling, • Fun social events, • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, • Natural curiosity and passion for food and culinary entertainment, • Excellent communication skills, especially with children, • Proficient in a range of cooking and baking techniques, • Confident speaking in front of groups with an amplified voice, • Minimum of one year of experience entertaining kids and/or adults, • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds, • CPR certified Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Job Description: Join Taste Buds Kitchen as a Culinary Cooking Class Instructor and host various exciting cooking classes for kids, families, and adults! We seek a high-energy individual who loves inspiring others to have fun in the kitchen. Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Responsibilities: • Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99., • Engage and teach guests various cooking and baking skills related to the class menu., • Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests., • Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction., • Work solo or manage and supervise a team of culinary assistants for larger events., • Set up before class and clean up after., • Maintain a controlled, clean environment, providing first aid/CPR treatment if needed. Who are we? Taste Buds Kitchen has captivated the country with a refreshingly simple concept: providing culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. • For Kids (ages 2 to teen): We offer hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips., • For Adults: We provide BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our innovative programs are entertaining and educational, and we always strive to engage and delight our guests.