Executive Chef, Quality Control & Assurance - Compass Group, North America

Bon Appetit







+ We are hiring immediately for a Executive Chef, Quality Control & Assurance position.


+ Location: Mountain View / San Jose CA.


+ Schedule: Flexible / weekends


+ Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $101,000.00 annually






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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.





Role Summary:



The Executive Chef (EC) is a multi unit culinary leader reporting to the Executive Chef for Culinary Support Services). This role in particular will index heavily on the expediting of all catering outbound orders and acting as a critical checkpoint cementing adherence to the entire quality control/assurance process with a focus on ingredient and allergen verification.





The EC works closely with cross functional support teams including: Regional Executive Chef, Food and Workplace Safety, Vendor Relations, Human Resources, Learning & Development, IT, Sustainability, Nutrition, Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Marketing Communication and Engagement.. This Chef is an ambassador of the Food @ Google Programs and collaborates to represent Food @ Google.





Position Objectives:


This position, in partnership with the Executive chef for Culinary Support Services, leads the Culinary Support team teams to deliver 100% compliance with the quality control and ingredient verification process as well as on time execution and delivery of culinary products to the logistics team.

+ Drive workplace and food safety management

+ Delivery of delicious high quality meals

+ Delivery of engaging hospitable guest experiences

+ Foster talent development and training

+ Financial management to deliver budgetary expectations in food, labor and other expenses Driving diverse and inclusive associate engagement

+ Display comprehensive leadership

+ Participation and support in all Compass/BA initiatives and programs including menu planning, recipe development and usage







Major Duties and Responsibilities:





Culture of Excellence Leadership

+ Act as a role model within the BA community

+ Personally commit to deliver high quality work in a timely manner to meet all deadlines

+ Inspire and mentor culinary teams to deliver well run operations that consistently serve delicious food in a hospitable and outgoing environment and in a timely manner

+ Be a catalyst, with the ability to effect positive change using strategies and processes improvement for necessary change management opportunities across the business

+ Hold individual and cafe teams accountable to deliver accurate and high quality work in a timely manner

+ Uses preferred development and mentoring techniques to gain the necessary team commitment and support

+ Promptly communicate honestly and accurately with all stakeholders

+ Recognize and reward individuals and/or teams based on merits







Development & Iteration of Catering TASTE process though Training, Diversity and Inclusion

+ Assist in development the catering TASTE process with a target of mitigating 100% of risk

+ Work in concert with L&D team in building training process and iteration of process as it develops

+ Create a daily production schedule for catering and drive production to hit target food ready times.

+ Facilitate handoff of product to logistics team to ensure order completion and timely delivery

+ Communicate with logistics team and Customer Experience team in the case of any production inaccuracies and follow up necessary







Team Performance Management through Planning and Execution

+ Direct teams to meet and exceed all Core Performance Expectations (CPEs) and deliver expected value of the food program

+ Drive compliance within Compass programs, procedures, systems, principles and philosophies

+ Ensure timely creation of balanced cycle menus that are in harmony across multiple cafes and those meet the cultural and dietary needs and expectations set forth by the client

+ Take ownership of cafe(s) measured pre & post food production and processes

+ Ensure cafes use and follow recipes to deliver high quality and delicious meals

+ Monitor cafe teams perform daily TASTE procedures protocols as outlined

+ All food served is appropriately described and calls out allergies and sensitivities

+ Lead teams to demonstrate efficiency and accuracy in Mobius and Webrition

+ Insures ‘Daily Tens’ meeting is presented effectively and engaging







Collaboration and Support

+ Work effectively and interdependently, understand the need to communicate and collaborate

+ Coordinate work efforts with other teams, employees and departments

+ Works closely with the CEC and DECs to support the development and implementation of new concepts, programs, recipe development efforts and standard operating procedures

+ Provide catering, cafe new builds/renovation teams support as needed

+ Report and collaborate with equipment repair & maintenance







Financial Management

+ Ensure teams work within budget while maintaining program standards

+ Manages and monitors labor -, food - and operation costs within set budget/forecast targets

+ Maximize use of all Compass tools and systems to reach optimal performance

+ Lead cafe teams to placing proper orders, sourcing the best local and seasonal foods by following established purchasing guidelines

+ Create work efficiencies including leveraging GPAK integration to maximize cost saving

+ Contribute to quarterly equipment replacement needs (CAPEX)







Workplace and Food Safety

+ Ensure workplace safety standards are consistently met and all related procedures and steps are followed. Closely collaborate with workplace safety manager on program adherence, training and enhancements

+ Ensure food safety standards are consistently met and all related procedures are followed including error free allergen management. Closely collaborate with food safety manager on program adherence, training and enhancements

+ Report injury, accident and/or food borne illness incident accurately and in a timely manner following established crisis escalation process







Qualifications:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

+ Minimum of 4 years culinary supervisory experience in a similar high volume, quality food service establishment

+ Highly developed culinary skills with comfort in traditional, modern and multi ethnic cuisines

+ Ability to create new, innovating and exciting dishes within guidelines of the food program

+ Proven track record in leadership: coaching and teaching skills with individuals, and teams

+ Ability to proactively solve problems and work independently and/or in teams, effectively and efficiently with limited supervision

+ Proven ability to manage budgets, utilize reporting platforms, and meet financial goals

+ Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and interact with all levels within the organization

+ Proficient in computer and technical skills, working knowledge of Google Drive programs

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality







PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to:

+ Stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell.

+ Walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

+ Specific vision abilities required

+ Ability to read, regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

+ Push carts weighing up to 100 pounds

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus















Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.


Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program





Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.





About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry


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.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.


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