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Director of Culinary Innovation

Bon Appetit
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Bon Appetit

Position Title : Director of Culinary Innovation

Reports To : Operations Manager

Salary : $125,000

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

Working as a Senior Executive Chef will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit insuring on trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management and development.

Location : "A prestigious university" in Boston, MA.

  • Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations
  • Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team
  • Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health / wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus
  • Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and can explain them to customers accurately
  • Experience in developing menus, and purchasing and food service systems
  • Manage a large union work Force
  • Experience in managing multi-unit kitchens, facilities, restaurant, operations
  • Higher Education Experience

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)
  • Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

    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 :    1396382

    Bon Appetit

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    Salary : $125,000

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