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Job Description Position Title: Chef De Cuisine Salary: 60,000-90,000 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: Key Responsibilities: • Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef, • Opportunity to serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef, • Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation, • A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and three to five years of culinary experience preferred, • Minimum of two to five years of culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training, • Catering experience, • Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation, • Batch cooking or high volume cooking experience preferred, • Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions, • ServSafe Certified 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: 1491458 Bon Appetit BRYAN GONI

Job DescriptionAbout Our Team Chef Robotics is on a mission to accelerate the advent of intelligent machines in the physical world. As the rise of LLMs like ChatGPT has shown, AI has the potential to drive immense change. However, we believe AI’s biggest impact will be in the physical world, given industries like manufacturing, food, and transportation represent 90% of global GDP. We're starting with food, with a goal to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen in the world. We have signed multiple multi-year contracts with various large food companies and we are growing fast. We're backed by investors like Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg BETA and Promus Ventures. We have a great team, where you will be surrounded by talented engineers and tech leaders from companies like Cruise, Zoox, Google, Verb Surgical, Tesla, Nuro, Vicarious, Amazon Robotics, Strateos, Built Robotics, Facebook, Plenty, Yelp, and Microsoft. About the Role You will be responsible for helping Chef scale by identifying, engaging, and hiring world-class talent. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers across engineering, operations, and G&A functions to ensure we build a high-performing, values-aligned team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at an inflection point and shape our hiring practices from the ground up. Success in the role requires experience in and a commitment to maintaining an extremely high standard for hiring, as well as the grit, organization, and indefatigable nature to build a healthy pipeline of great talent. You should be a builder and a culture champion who is able to work with a high-talent team to create a hiring process and a company that supports top talent. Experience recruiting for startups and for software, physical (hardware), and AI-enabled companies is strongly preferred. What You'll Do • Own full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles (technical and non-technical), from sourcing and screening to offers and close. The large majority of hiring will be in software, AI and robotics., • Partner with hiring managers to understand headcount needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles, • Drive sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates using tools like LinkedIn, Gem, and referrals, • Maintain a high bar for candidate experience and communication throughout the hiring process, • Collaborate with the Head of People to improve and scale recruiting operations (interview training, metrics tracking, employer branding, etc.), • Champion our mission and culture, serving as the first point of contact for many future “Chefs”, • Experiment with new sourcing channels and creative outreach tactics to build a diverse pipeline, • Oversee the ATS (Applicant Tracking System), ensuring clean pipelines and strong communication at each stage for a high-touch candidate experience., • Uphold an exceptionally high hiring standard, ensuring that we attract world-class talent.What You Bring:, • 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced, startup or tech environment, • Proven ability to hire across multiple functions; technical, software, AI, robotics, recruiting experience strongly preferred., • You’re adept at prioritizing and managing multiple searches simultaneously, driving results in a fast-paced environment., • Strong sourcing chops—you’re scrappy, resourceful, and love the hunt. You excel at sourcing, engaging passive talent, and getting them excited about solving challenging problems with a high-caliber team., • You possess strong communication skills and can quickly build rapport and trust with candidates., • You’re empathetic, warm, and able to build trust with both candidates and hiring teams, • Obsessed with candidate experience and passionate about creating a thoughtful process, • You’re energized by working in an early-stage, dynamic environment and excited to build systems that scale, • You have a strong network in robotics, AI, or mechatronics, especially in the Bay Area., • You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and have experience working in startups.

Job Description Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina’s love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina’s refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flavors and creative flair. The restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse, offering the finest cuts of premium beef and seafood complimented by a cutting-edge wine and spirits program, and using local farmers and purveyors to highlight the regions finest ingredients. Beverage Director Manages all beverage operations and staff on a daily basis. Areas of responsibility include beverage service in the Restaurants/Bars and Room Service. As a department head, directs and works with the food and beverage/culinary management team and employees to successfully execute all beverage operations. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Beverage Operations and Driving Revenue • Ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management., • Ensures staff understands local, state and Federal liquor laws., • Ensures cash control and liquor control procedures are followed by all Restaurant, Bar/Lounge and Room Service employees., • Implements new concepts and promotions for the restaurant outlets and bar/Lounge., • Benchmarks the competition and is aware of competitive promotions and strategies., • Ensures all employees understand and comply with loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs., • Participates in the development of department's capital expenditure goals and manages projects as needed. Leading Food and Beverage Team • Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs, set appropriate expectations and gather critical information to communicate to areas of responsibility., • Develops business goals and creates appropriate development plans based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities., • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team., • Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns., • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service • Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations., • Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction., • Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers., • Acts as the guest service role model for the restaurants, sets a good example of excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Conducting Human Resource Activities • Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation., • Develops, implements and maintains a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job., • Uses all available on the job training tools for employees., • Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers., • Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary., • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently., • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process., • Ensures self and direct report managers attend appropriate core training classes., • Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance. * Salary Range: $85,000-117,000/yr The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment, please contact Mina Group Human Resources by emailing .

Job Description Head Chef / Kitchen Lead Location: Oakland, CA Job Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $60,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience About Portal Oakland Portal Oakland is a vibrant gastropub rooted in community, culture, and bold flavors. We blend global influences with California sensibilities, creating a space that feels welcoming, artistic, and alive. Our next chapter centers Latin-Levantine cuisine—bright, soulful, and inventive. The Role We’re seeking a talented, collaborative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and co-create our next evolution. This role is perfect for a chef who is equal parts creative and organized—someone who loves developing menus, mentoring staff, and building a kitchen culture that’s efficient, joyful, and rooted in excellence. You’ll work closely with the owner to design, test, and implement an updated menu that celebrates Latin and Levantine flavors while remaining accessible, craveable, and operationally smart. Responsibilities • Lead all kitchen operations: prep, service, inventory, and sanitation, • Collaborate with ownership on menu development and seasonal updates, • Create and test new dishes centered around Latin-Levantine cuisine, • Train, mentor, and schedule BOH staff, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and plating standards, • Manage food costs, ordering, and waste reduction, • Maintain all health and safety standards, • 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef, Head Chef, or equivalent), • Strong knowledge of Latin, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean cuisines (or a deep passion for learning them), • Experience with menu costing, inventory, and BOH systems, • Excellent leadership and communication skills, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, • Real creative input into a growing concept, • A collaborative, non-toxic work environment, • Competitive salary, • Opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef, preferably in Chinese cuisine. This role requires a chef who can manage a fast-paced operation without compromising the quality of our dishes. Reports to: Corporate Executive Chef.

RICH TABLE A restaurant in the heart of Hayes Valley, is seeking a Sous Chef to join our talented team. Documenting each morning what the Head Chefs require before they prepare the day’s dishes. Cleaning and organizing the food preparation area for the Head Chef.

Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Culinary Consultant. Chef Consultant (Hourly / Retainer).

Job Description At Benihana, your hard work is more than just a job, it's a career opportunity. It's a building block to a successful future in the world of business and hospitality. Our people are our secret sauce to our success and mission of Creating Great Guest Memories. We are always looking for individuals who have what it takes to grow with us and share in our success. Position Summary: Responsible for all grilled, broiled, fried, and sautéed items prepared in the kitchen. Preparation and portioning of food items prior to cooking, such as tempura items, sauces, and grilled items. Other duties include plating and garnishing cooked items. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen workstation. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: In accordance with restaurant service and cooking procedures: • Prepares or directs preparations of all recipes in compliance with portions sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures in the Benihana Kitchen Guide and the Employee Handbook., • Prepares an extensive variety of cold and hot food items utilizing standardized recipes., • Prepares specially requested items., • Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved., • Selects/utilizes knives, hand tools, utensils and equipment to portion, cut, slice, broil, roast, carve, skewer, garnish, maintain holding temperature, grill or otherwise produce food on the kitchen line., • Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards, observe proper food preparation and handling techniques as outlined in the Benihana Kitchen Guide and Employee Handbook., • Keeps Head Kitchen Chef informed of inventories., • Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to the Manager., • Reports any unsanitary equipment, storage/work areas and/or products to the Head Kitchen Chef., • Communicates with Lead Line Cook to facilitate customer orders efficiently and within required ticket times., • Follows all federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations outlined by the General Manager and the Employee Handbook., • Keep work area neat, organized, and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation., • Previous experience in food preparation required., • Experience in the restaurant industry is a plus., • Bilingual preferred., • A high school diploma or equivalent preferred., • Fun working environment: You will work in a caring environment where you are highly valued and will have the opportunity to continue to develop and grow., • Free shift meals: We believe in coming together as a family and want you to be able to enjoy a great meal. We provide all of our employees a free shift meal, every day., • Benefits are important: We know how important it is to take care of yourself and your family. We offer a full benefits suite that includes 401K, and Medical, Vision and Dental for you and your family. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Free food & snacks, • Year-end bonus, • Competitive Compensation Duties and Responsibilities: • Produce meals according to established standards and members' desires., • Set up the kitchen with the necessary tools and equipment, • Prepare and present food appealingly for both platted and buffet meals., • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary, • Maintain a clean and organized workstation and prep area., • Responsible for adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling by the health department and OSHA., • Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures, • Performs other duties as assigned by the head chef or management Qualifications:, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, • ServeSafe or Food Handlers Certification, • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English., • Able to communicate with others to convey information effectively in English., • Comprehend basic culinary terms and techniques of prepping and cooking., • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure, • Excellent time management skills, • Must possess knife skills and the ability to adjust preparations for flavor and accommodate customers' needs promptly., • Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to40 pounds

Job Description 40% Organization 35% Execution 25% Administration We are looking for someone with experience to be the Head Chef of the Commissary Kitchen for Il Parco. Required to know the norms and procedures of a professional kitchen. The candidate should know various cooking styles and techniques, with a focus on Italian. Among your responsibilities, you should: · Create and execute the food production for the kitchen business · Coordinate and organize your staff (scheduling, production, work division) · Manage inventory and place orders for the kitchen The candidate must be: · Disciplined · Responsible · A strong team player · A strong leader · Creative This role requires: · Sufficient availability · Knowledge of how to use specialized equipment (Combi ovens, large mixers, etc) · Initiative to creatively propose improvements · Documentation to certify your experience (e.g., letter of recommendation, school or study certificates) · Conflict resolution skills · The ability to work under pressure · Always promoting a healthy and safe work environment

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Company parties, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Duties and Responsibilities: • Create menus according to season and customer research, • Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment, • Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner, • Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members, • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary, • Follow all food safety regulations, • Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures, • Performs other duties as assigned by the head chef or management Qualifications:, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, • ServeSafe or Food Handlers Certification, • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure, • Excellent time management skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds

Lead the Run of Show for all events, coordinating with the Chef on menus, aligning with the General Manager on service impacts, and managing technical requirements. Cross-team collaboration with Program Manager and Chef is strong, with regular communication on youth readiness and operational needs.

We are seeking an Executive Chef- Rotunda at Neiman Marcus San Francisco who will oversee all aspects of Restaurant operations and guide the team to financial success within the Rotunda Neiman Marcus San Francisco.

The Food Program Operations Manager will be a key member of the Real Estate and Workplace team, overseeing all day-to-day food service operations across our San Francisco offices and managing partnerships with food service vendors.Food is a critical component of our company culture, and this role en

As our first Business Operations Manager, you'll be supporting our CEO, a proven fintech founder and CEO with a prior $1+ billion exit.This is a highly operational and strategic role and as we scale the business over the next 12 - 24 months.You'll work on a range of strategic initiatives including p

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution.We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients.We focus on empowering our team with

As a Pharmacy Operations Manager, you will lead a team in delivering outstanding pharmacy consulting services, focused on effective medication use and awareness of drug interactions.You will also provide a range of critical healthcare services, including immunizations and diagnostic testing.Your rol

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution.We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients.We focus on empowering our team with

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations. As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for , staff management, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a si

With Chef Manager or Executive Chef, plans work schedules to meet production demands. Executes ordering standards and timelines assigned by unit executive chef. Reports to General Manager or Executive Chef.

Our Sous Chefs are skilled chefs who combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills. Work with the Operations team and Sales staff in the absence of the KM/Chef, plan, supervise, and execute all banquet functions in conjunction with the operations and sales staff including

You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus. Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.

Sous Chefs are responsible for supporting the Head Chef in food preparation, management of additional staff, maintaining a clean kitchen/dining room, and ensuring best practices with safety and sanitation. Work with the Head Chef, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to

Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef. Previous sous chef experience is preferred but not required. Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods.

Nibbi Brothers General Contractors is a dedicated team of construction professionals servicing our clients and community by building safely with integrity, innovation and quality.Our core markets include commercial, civic, seismic retrofits, historic restoration, waterfront structures, education, ho

Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. Key responsibilities include: assisting the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account, assisting the Executive Chef with planning and cre

Job rotations across stores, Headquarters (HQ), Central Processing Units (CPU), and Distribution Centers (DC).

As a Production Manager III, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and/or the Director of Dining Services with the overall success of the food service operation.

Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.The Golden State Warriors are looking for a Manager to help with kitchen responsibilities as directed by the Director, Kitchen Opera

With Chef Manager or Executive Chef, plans work schedules to meet production demands. Reports to General Manager or Executive Chef. Assist unit executive chef and managers in activities of staff whom operation and maintain kitchens for in-house service of customers.

A Sous Chef Manager promotes the excellence of a Neiman Marcus store by building a professional team, driving top-tier guest experiences through quality food and outstanding customer service, managing catering and special events, and overseeing key Restaurant initiatives.

We are hiring immediately for a full time Sous Chef position. Requirement: Previous sous chef experience is preferred but not required. Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods.

Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, executive chef, and other departments.

Embark on a culinary journey with us! Join our team as an Executive Sous Chef at a private college in the Twin Cities, where we craft delectable, scratch-made dishes using local and sustainable ingredients.

The Sous Chef is responsible in overseeing Daily Production Sheets and reviewing the Event Orders on a Daily Basis for their assigned outlet. Sous Chefs actively participate in training of culinary skills to junior colleagues. Sous Chefs ensures overproduction and food waste is kept to a minimum, en

It all starts with fresh, honest and thoughtful ingredients that actually taste great together, and the passionate people who consciously choose to seek out these ingredients.These are the people who respect food.And the effort it takes to create food that doesn’t sacrifice quality, nutrition or t

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Team Applied Science Manager.The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Applied Science Manager with a strong deep learning background, to lead the development of industry-leading technology with generativ

Sous Chef Job Duties: Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.

As a Production Manager III, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and/or the Director of Dining Services with the overall success of the food service operation.

In communication with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef you will effectively execute the goals for the kitchen department and overall vision for the restaurant. Main Role/h3pIn your position, you will be responsible for all kitchen operations, including food preparation and production; inc

Position Title: Sous Chef AMEX Centurion Lounge SFO. As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking fo

Our Sous Chef will manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. As

Sous Chef - Up to $90,000 - San Francisco, CA. Minimum 2 years of experience in a Sous Chef role within a elevated full-service restaurant.

Delivery Driver Job Duties: Delivers high-quality products to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.Establishes and maintains outstanding relations with customers.Reviews and verifies invoices and purchase requests to ensure accuracy.Inspects delivery vehicles and ensures the safety

A privately held New York real estate investment company is looking for a 'General Manager'.The successful candidate will be responsible for commercial office buildings totaling 1,000,000 plus sq.A minimum of ten (10) years working in real estate within.Must have knowledge and experience with financ