Executive Chef - Adobe

Short Description

We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at Adobe's San Jose campus. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate, hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded culinary background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to build, coach, and inspire high-performing teams while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

The ideal candidate a chef who leads by example, embraces innovation, maintains the highest culinary standards, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hospitality.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all culinary operations across the Adobe San Jose campus, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, current culinary trends, and guest preferences while supporting operational and financial goals.
• Oversee food production, recipe execution, portion control, and quality assurance to deliver an outstanding dining experience.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and inspire culinary team members while creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Partner with operations leadership to execute daily service, special events, and high-profile catering functions.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, scheduling, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities while promoting safe operating practices.
• Collaborate with clients and operational leaders to continuously enhance the culinary program through innovation, feedback, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices, developing team talent, and identifying opportunities to elevate the guest experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Proven success leading high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Strong hands-on leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
• Well-rounded culinary background with experience across multiple cuisines and service styles.
• Exceptional knowledge of food quality, menu development, production systems, food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, purchasing, labor, and financial performance.
• Catering and special events experience preferred.
• Corporate dining experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Why Join Adobe?

At Adobe, you'll have the opportunity to shape an innovative culinary program that reflects the company's culture of creativity and excellence. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team, lead a talented culinary staff, and create memorable dining experiences for one of the world's most recognized technology companies. If you're a passionate chef who enjoys building teams, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.