🚀 Hospitality & Culinary Manager in Training, Bon Appetit/ West Division

Overview

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring immediately for a Hospitality & Culinary Manager in Training position. Location: San Jose, Palo Alto, San Francisco, California. Schedule: to be discussed further upon interview. Pay Range: $68,700 annually. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

How to Apply

We make applying easy. Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number . Online applications accepted only. Privacy and consent details provided in program communications.

Role Description

As a Hospitality & Culinary Manager in Training (MIT), you will gain preparation for a potential future role within our hospitality team leadership. You will learn the best practices of your Compass Group sector and assist in areas such as marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing and supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, profit and loss, and more. You will be assigned to a training location for hands-on onboarding while participating in Compass Group’s Accelerated Manager Program (AMP). Upon successful completion of AMP, relocation within your assigned region may be required for placement opportunities. Placement or promotion into a full-time management position is based on performance and business need and is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities / Opportunities

• Possible managerial assignments in operational areas such as Café Management, Catering Management, Chef Management, Retail Management, Dining Services Management, Customer Service Management, Merchandising Management, Sous Chef.

About the Accelerated Manager Program (AMP)

AMP is a fast-track leadership development program with assessment, training, and coaching. It includes a personalized learning path with experiential learning, micro-courses, and simulations, plus mentorship and evaluations. The program duration can be 12 weeks or more depending on needs and goals.

• Competency-based assessment
• Custom learning path with experiential learning
• One-on-one peer support and mentorship
• 360° progress evaluation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree received by May 2026 or prior (required)
• One year of culinary, customer service, or hospitality work/internship experience
• Willingness to relocate for the right role or advancement opportunity
• Demonstrated financial acumen including profit and loss management, inventory, and cash handling
• Effective written and verbal communication with peers, employees, clients, and customers
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of contract administration and client relations
• Basic knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, and marketing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Driver’s License (preferred or may be required for certain roles)

Benefits

• Benefits for associates in full-time and part-time positions: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits (including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and auto/home programs), and more
• Full-time positions include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For paid time off information in Washington State, Maryland, or for remote work, please refer to benefits information.

About Compass Group

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification by law.

Qualifications and essential functions may change to meet business needs. This job post is not exhaustive of all duties and requirements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

About Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés and is known for sustainable sourcing and from-scratch cooking with fresh, local ingredients. We cook everything from scratch and aim to create memorable experiences for guests.

Bon Appétit maintains a drug-free workplace.

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