Culinary Director - Amazon
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 / year
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
The Culinary Director leads all culinary operations across the account, ensuring innovative, efficient, and safe food production. This role sets the culinary vision and standards for retail dining, board meals, and catering while driving menu innovation, cost control, and team development. The Culinary Director partners closely with operations and stakeholders to deliver a high-quality, on-trend dining experience at scale.
Key Responsibilities
• Set and maintain high culinary standards across retail dining, board meals, and catering operations
• Lead menu development with a focus on innovation, seasonality, health, and wellness
• Develop, coach, and inspire culinary leadership and on-site teams
• Oversee food cost control, inventory management, purchasing, and production efficiency
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards
• Analyze operational performance, identify trends, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Support corporate social responsibility initiatives and sustainable sourcing practices
• Maintain expert knowledge of menus and concepts and communicate offerings clearly to stakeholders and guests
Preferred Qualifications
• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership or kitchen management experience
• Experience planning and executing catering programs from a culinary leadership perspective
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and develop teams
• Deep knowledge of food trends, production methods, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and internet-based systems
• Strong communication skills across leadership, operations, and client groups
• ServSafe Certification required
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
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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)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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: 1490434
Bon Appetit
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