Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 / year
Job SummarySanta Clara Market is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our culinary operation with a strong focus on menu innovation, operational excellence, and an exceptional guest experience. We're looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment, enjoys developing seasonal menus, and is passionate about coaching teams while delivering high-quality food.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead all daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution.
- Develop and refresh menus that align with guest preferences, seasonal ingredients, and business objectives.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls to achieve financial goals.
- Oversee scheduling, staffing, training, and development of culinary team members.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Monitor labor costs, productivity, and overall kitchen performance.
- Utilize menu management systems, including CM+ or similar menu-building platforms, to develop recipes, menus, and production documentation.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, innovation, and outstanding customer service.
- Support sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing and minimizing food waste.
Preferred Qualifications:- 3+ years of Chef Manager or culinary management experience in a high-volume restaurant, market, or food service environment.
- Culinary degree or Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field preferred; relevant experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal menu planning.
- Experience leading teams in fast-paced restaurant operations.
- Strong knowledge of food costing, purchasing, inventory management, and budget accountability.
- Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.
- Experience using CM+ or a comparable menu management platform preferred.
- ServSafe Certification preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with a passion for developing others and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Apply to Bon Appetit today!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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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Req ID: Bon Appetit
Allison Murphy
