Sr Cafe Chef Asian Cuisine - Compass Group, North America

Bon Appetit






Position Title: Sr Cafe Chef Asian Cuisine


Salary: 95,000-110,000








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



A Sr Cafe Chef for Bon Appétit Management Company at LinkedIn supervises the overall success of multiple cafe operations adhering to the Client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and Bon Appétit’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation.





This position oversees the daily administrative, operational, and culinary tasks, including financial management and analysis, sanitation and safety. This position also motivates, trains, develops and directs all employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, and maintains a working relationship with the Client.








POSITION OBJECTIVES:


In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:


? Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.


? Interact professionally with other employees, guests and suppliers.


? Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.


? Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.


MAJOR DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS:





Overall Management


? Meets all timelines for payroll, service, accounts receivables, human resources, corporate office and all other timelines given by Client and management.


? Teaches and adheres to Bon Appétit’s philosophy, culture and commitment to quality food and exemplary service.


? Takes ownership of the Food Program and its Operators


? Has a Passion for food.


? Ensures all products and purchases meet Bon Appetit sustainability guidelines


? Has knowledge of and enforces the Client/Bon Appétit contractual agreement.





Major Duties



Supervision and Development of Staff


? Hires, trains and supervises the daily conduct of the staff.


? Supervises the adherence to proper uniform standards following the employee handbook and established account guidelines.


? Orders employee name tags.


? Helps develop and revise job descriptions.


? Helps conducts staff reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions.


? Ensures that all Hiring and Training standards are met and documented for direct hires, including but not limited to New Hire Packet, Employee/Manager Hand Book Sign off Sheet, Fact Training Completion, and Safety Training.





Food Programs


? Oversees that high quality food items are creatively well prepared and presented in a cost effective manner.


? Follows Bon Appétit food and purchasing standards.


? Prepares a well balanced menu that meets the cultural and dietary needs of the Café guests.


? Meets and exceeds the expectations of the customer and client perceived value.


? Ensures that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following bon appétit purchasing standards and sustainability commitments.


? Works with management team to ensure that all display, catering and café service and culinary set up meet specific account standards.


? Makes sure all kitchen waste is disposed of properly in the most sustainable manner as supported by the client





Customer Service and Client Relations


? Represents the company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer, client and employee interactions


? Responds to all comments and complaints within 24 hours and follows up with a written response to the Executive Chef and applicable Cafe Chefs


? Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner


? Communicates with the Client honestly, accurately and in a timely manner.





Additional Duties



Financial Management and Analysis


? Follows and enforces all Bon Appétit cash handling and accounting requirements as outlined in the Accounting Manual.


? Analyzes weekly business trends, making recommendations.


? Completes inventory on an appropriate schedule


? Conducts cashier audits, guaranteeing the integrity of the cash handling system.


? Prices all café menu and catering items, specifying portion and prep quantities while adhering to food, and sustainability guidelines.


? Maintains and monitors café payroll in conjunction with business forecasts and the budget.


? Ensures that food cost meets budgetary goals each week


? Holds operators accountable to the DPR and its processes





Retail Management


? Ensures that overall cafés meets the standards as presented in Great Expectations, as well as oversees the daily appearance and upkeep of the Cafés


? Supervises the proper garnishing and presentation of food.


? Adheres to Bon Appétit’s standards of fresh and creative décor, as specified in Great Expectations


? Ensures that overall café meets the standards as presented in Great Expectations, as well as oversees the daily appearance of the entire Café


? Oversees edits to the daily signage for proper spelling and descriptions


? Plans seasonal and holiday specials and offerings, plans and reviews marketing, signage and display of items with the Executive Chef and Chef Teams


? Utilizes all web based information systems, including web menu and catering menu.





FOOD AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:





? Adheres to all Health Department, OSHA and ADA regulations.


? Follow all Safety Manual guidelines.


? Develops and revises station specific daily and weekly cleaning checklists and oversees their accomplishment.


? Conducts weekly F.A.C.T. meetings, and ensures that regular trainings are occurring in units


? Reports any injury, accident and/or foodborne illness incident for customers and/or staff accurately and in a timely manner to the General Manager.


? Trains all personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils and machinery. Provides safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, chemical control, first aid and CPR.


? Attends monthly safety meetings and participates in safety inspections





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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education: College Degree or Culinary Degree or similar work experience





Experience:


? Has a minimum of 3 years Cafe Chef experience or applicable culinary experience in a similar volume, quality, food service establishment,


? Posses general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices


? Has the ability to operate Web based ordering systems, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.


? Proficient with word processing and spread sheet applications.


? Posses the ability to meet Bon Appétit unit specific uniform standards for this position.


? Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per Bon Appétit guidelines.


? Ability to follow all Bon Appétit Health & safety standards.








CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:


? ServSafe certified





Ability to complete the following Bon Appétit training:


? Preventing Harassment (annually)


? Wage & Hour Training (annually)


? Wage & Hour Training - California (annually)


? Leave of Absence Training


? Manager Safety Training


? Food Allergies and Celiac Training


? EcoSure Audit Training





Apply to Bon Appetit today!


Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.


Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-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)



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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.


Req ID: 1278410


Bon Appetit


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