Executive Chef
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CambridgeLead / ManagerContract
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The job in short
Executive kitchen chef.
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-08
- Location as listed
- Cambridge, MA, US
- Role
- Cook / Chef
- Pay (as listed)
- $100,000–$110,000 a year
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package
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
Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking an experienced and people-focused Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at MIT's New Vassar Dining Hall. This is a highly visible leadership role within a dynamic residential dining program serving a diverse university community.
As Executive Chef, you will oversee a team of approximately 70 culinary professionals in a unionized environment, guiding daily operations, developing talent, ensuring outstanding food quality, and fostering a culture centered on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with clients, campus stakeholders, and dining leadership while shaping an exceptional guest experience.
This role is primarily administrative and leadership-focused, requiring a strategic culinary professional who excels at coaching teams, managing complex operations, and creating an inclusive and engaging workplace.
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.
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