Chef Manager - University of the Pacific Sacramento
Salary: $95,000 - $100,000 / 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
We are seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead the culinary and food service operation at the University of the Pacific in Sacramento. This role oversees café service and campus catering, ensuring high-quality food production, efficient operations, and strong financial performance.
The position primarily follows a Monday through Friday schedule aligned with the university’s operating calendar. Responsibilities include managing daily café setups and catering services during the week, with occasional weekend catering events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full culinary and food service operation including inventory, ordering, and receiving
- Manage café production and service while coordinating campus catering functions
- Develop menus, manage food cost controls, and maintain purchasing and inventory systems
- Ensure high standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and production
- Support sustainable practices with an emphasis on sourcing and utilizing local products
- Monitor financial performance including P&L accountability
- Lead and develop culinary team members while maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of HACCP standards
- Minimum of three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, higher education, fine dining, or restaurant environments
- Strong experience with inventory management, purchasing, and cost control
- Knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on quality and presentation
- Experience with expo cooking and coordinating service execution
- Experience with P&L accountability and contract-managed food service operations preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1510550
Bon Appetit
Tyler Justus
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