Bon Appetit
Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 / 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:
The Vice President of Hospitality Operations will lead a high profile, national hospitality program based out of the Northern California Bay Area. This role carries full operational accountability for performance, client partnership, culinary excellence, and team alignment across multiple cities and potentially around the world in a complex and fast-moving environment.
We are looking for someone with the grit to solve problems in real time, the energy to stay ahead of shifting priorities, and the resilience to lead through intensity without losing composure.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the kitchen, the dish room, and the executive boardroom. They bring deep operational expertise, strong culinary credibility, and the executive presence to build trust quickly with clients and internal teams. They thrive in ambiguity, pivot with confidence, and balance long term strategy with disciplined daily execution.
This is a role for a steady, resilient operator who can lead at scale, drive measurable results, and elevate hospitality standards while protecting culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and align Senior Directors across a national hospitality program with global reach
Drive operational excellence in food and beverage, service standards, and client engagement
Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and client expectations
Oversee food quality, allergen protocols, safety, and culinary integrity
Build executive-level client relationships
Navigate high pressure dynamics with composure
Balance long term strategy with hands on operational leadership
Drive performance, financial outcomes, and accountability while protecting culture
Represent hospitality excellence from frontline operations to executive stakeholders
Ideal Candidate Profile:
District Manager experience or above, ideally at VP or comparable scope
Demonstrated accolades in hospitality or culinary excellence
Deep operational background with culinary foundation preferred
Experience in complex, client driven hospitality environments
Strong command of allergens, food safety, and quality standards
Strategic thinker who operates well in ambiguity
Highly organized and execution oriented
Confident communicator with credibility from frontline teams to CFO level
Quality driven, energetic, and steady under pressure
Balances hospitality heart with operational discipline
Calm, resilient, adaptable, and strong across multiple dimensions
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.
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Associates atBon Appetitare 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.
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:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1514408
Bon Appetit
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