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Executive Chef

Compass Group, North America

Purcellville, VAJob$70–85K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$70–85K/yr
Location
Purcellville, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Executive Chef oversees kitchen operations and maintains a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs meal preparation in line with company programs and guidelines, and offers an opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional. Bon Appetit describes its chefs as having creative freedom and encourages them to stay current with culinary trends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Menu Planning, nice to haveRecipe Execution, nice to haveFood Preparation, nice to haveFood Safety, nice to haveSanitation, nice to haveKitchen Equipment Operation, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to haveCulinary Management, nice to haveCatering, nice to haveBatch Cooking, nice to haveFood Cost Controls, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveOutlook, nice to haveEmail, nice to haveInternet, nice to haveHands-on Cooking, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience, nice to have3+ Years Culinary Management, nice to haveExtensive Catering Experience, nice to haveHigh-Volume Foodservice Experience, nice to haveInstitutional Cooking Experience, nice to haveServSafe Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Bon Appetit

Salary: $70,000 to $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines

  • Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality

  • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards

  • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned

  • Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed

  • Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products

  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits

  • Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting

  • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A.S. or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

  • Extensive catering experience a plus

  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences

  • Hands-on chef experience a must

  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

  • Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

  • ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_BAMCO.pdf

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: 1586463

Bon Appetit

Gina Barbish

How this job compares

Set against the 1,077 open Executive Chef jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–85K/yr
  • Virginia median$78–100K/yr27 salary ranges
  • US median$80–95K/yr889 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 9% below the Virginia median midpoint ($85K) — in the middle half of Executive Chef salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Executive Chef jobs in Virginia and 1,077 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Executive Chef postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (511 postings).
Education
10 of the 1,077 open Executive Chef jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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