Compass Group
Culinary Director
Compass Group, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Bon Appetit
Salary:
$120000 - $140000 / yearOur 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
Working as the Director of Culinary Development
you will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs.Key Responsibilities:Serves as Department Head to provide leadership and set standards of culinary excellenceWorks with Division leadership in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs at their locationsDevelops and mentors senior chefs in various Company divisions and geographical regionsCreates training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturer and vendor resources and sharing / promoting internal best practicesStays current with market trends and customer demandsParticipates in and attends trade shows and continuing education opportunitiesPlans menus for daily offerings, seasonal or limited time specials, daily and special event catering for a wide variety of locations and applicationsConducts food tastings and evaluates food presentationEstablishes food specificationsWorks with food manufacturers and vendors to select best product / value for needsEnsures that food products and handling procedures adhere to local, state and federal regulationsContributes expertise in kitchen and servery design and / or remodeling projectsLeads culinary teams in planning, training, set-up and opening new and / or remodeled accountsCollaborate with other departments such as Purchasing, Marketing and Business Development on special projects and Company initiativesDirect sustainability initiatives throughout Company locationsOversee Nutrition staff and programsUpdates senior management, supervisory managers and account management teams on industry trends and new food programsPreferred Qualifications:Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experienceMinimum of five years of progressive culinary experience in high volume, complex service and catering operationsMinimum of two years of menu developmentKnowledge of budgets, food and labor costs, inventory controlsComprehensive knowledge of international cuisines and catering trendsThorough understanding of food equipment and safety standardsStrong organizational, leadership, coaching and training skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFlexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and work demandsSelf-starter, innovative and ability to multitaskAbility to travel extensivelyCapable of representing the Company in food service industry events and public relations appearancesStrong computer skills; including MS office, recipe management and nutrition programsApply to Bon Appetit today!Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.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:
1336272Bon AppetitBRYAN GONI
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Salary:
$120000 - $140000 / yearOur 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
Working as the Director of Culinary Development
you will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs.Key Responsibilities:Serves as Department Head to provide leadership and set standards of culinary excellenceWorks with Division leadership in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs at their locationsDevelops and mentors senior chefs in various Company divisions and geographical regionsCreates training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturer and vendor resources and sharing / promoting internal best practicesStays current with market trends and customer demandsParticipates in and attends trade shows and continuing education opportunitiesPlans menus for daily offerings, seasonal or limited time specials, daily and special event catering for a wide variety of locations and applicationsConducts food tastings and evaluates food presentationEstablishes food specificationsWorks with food manufacturers and vendors to select best product / value for needsEnsures that food products and handling procedures adhere to local, state and federal regulationsContributes expertise in kitchen and servery design and / or remodeling projectsLeads culinary teams in planning, training, set-up and opening new and / or remodeled accountsCollaborate with other departments such as Purchasing, Marketing and Business Development on special projects and Company initiativesDirect sustainability initiatives throughout Company locationsOversee Nutrition staff and programsUpdates senior management, supervisory managers and account management teams on industry trends and new food programsPreferred Qualifications:Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experienceMinimum of five years of progressive culinary experience in high volume, complex service and catering operationsMinimum of two years of menu developmentKnowledge of budgets, food and labor costs, inventory controlsComprehensive knowledge of international cuisines and catering trendsThorough understanding of food equipment and safety standardsStrong organizational, leadership, coaching and training skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFlexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and work demandsSelf-starter, innovative and ability to multitaskAbility to travel extensivelyCapable of representing the Company in food service industry events and public relations appearancesStrong computer skills; including MS office, recipe management and nutrition programsApply to Bon Appetit today!Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.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:
1336272Bon AppetitBRYAN GONI
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