Position Title: Executive ChefSalary: $120,000 - $140,000 / year
Job SummaryAs Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations across multiple dining venues and production areas for one of the world's premier art museum campuses. This role oversees a portfolio that includes cafés, retail dining, catering and special events, bakery/pastry production, and back-of-house kitchen operations across two Getty locations.
The Executive Chef will provide strategic culinary leadership while ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, financial performance, and an elevated guest experience that reflects the creativity and standards of the Getty brand. This position is ideal for a dynamic culinary leader who thrives in a multifaceted, high-profile environment blending hospitality, culture, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities- Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across multiple outlets, kitchens, catering, and bakery/pastry programs
- Develop seasonal, innovative menus that align with guest expectations, museum programming, and culinary trends
- Lead, mentor, and develop culinary teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence
- Oversee high-volume production, premium catering, and special event execution across both Getty campuses
- Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest culinary, safety, and sanitation standards
- Manage food, labor, and operational costs while maintaining quality and profitability goals
- Direct purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships to support efficient operations
- Partner with marketing and operational leadership to introduce new culinary concepts, promotions, and guest experiences
- Maintain compliance with all health department regulations, HACCP standards, and company policies
- Drive consistency, organization, and execution across multiple venues and service styles
Preferred Qualifications- Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
- 5+ years of executive-level culinary leadership experience in multi-outlet hospitality, cultural institutions, hotels, restaurants, or premier foodservice environments
- Strong background in high-volume dining, catering, and special events
- Experience overseeing multiple concepts or locations simultaneously
- Knowledge of bakery and pastry operations preferred
- Proven success managing food and labor costs, purchasing, and inventory controls
Apply to Bon Appetit today!Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates 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)
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
- 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.
