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REGIONAL CHEF

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Regional Chef (National Accounts) Salary: $110000 - $125000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: 30 ... Previous multi-unit experience preferred * Serv-Safe Certification * Must be computer literate able ...

REGIONAL CHEF

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Regional Chef (National Accounts) Salary: $110000 - $125000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: 30 ... Previous multi-unit experience preferred * Serv-Safe Certification * Must be computer literate able ...

Executive Chef

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

The Executive Chef is both a creative force and a disciplined operator -- equally comfortable refining a signature dish in the test kitchen and analyzing food cost variance across a multi-unit P&L.

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Executive Chef - Healthy Concepts

Stamford, CT · On-site

$76K - $105K/yr

We've grown into a multi-unit brand across Connecticut and Westchester, earning multiple Best of ... About the role We're looking for an Executive Chef to lead our next phase of menu and product ...

We are hiring an Executive Chef for a high-volume, upscale steakhouse known for quality ... Growth and advancement opportunities within a multi-unit restaurant group

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For the right candidate, this position offers significant growth potential, future multi-unit ... Iron Chef competitor and a 4x James Beard Award nominee Showcase your talents within a unique ...

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Executive Chef de Cuisine

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

... multi-unit involvement, or future partnership for the right candidate. RESPONSIBILITIES Kitchen ... Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Chef) * Experience in high-volume, upscale casual or fine ...

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How much do multi unit chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for multi unit chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Multi Unit Chefs?

Multi Unit Chefs are culinary professionals responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations across multiple restaurant locations or units within a hospitality group. They ensure consistency in food quality, menu execution, and kitchen management across all sites. Their duties include training kitchen staff, developing standardized recipes, implementing food safety protocols, and collaborating with management to achieve business goals. Multi Unit Chefs play a key role in maintaining brand standards and operational efficiency across several venues.

How does a Multi Unit Chef effectively manage culinary consistency across multiple locations?

A Multi Unit Chef ensures culinary consistency by developing standardized recipes, conducting regular site visits, and providing ongoing training to kitchen staff at each location. They often implement quality control procedures and maintain open communication with each unit’s kitchen team to address challenges promptly. Leveraging technology for inventory and menu management also helps streamline operations. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt best practices to different teams and environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Multi Unit Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Multi Unit Chef, you need advanced culinary expertise, experience in kitchen management, and often a degree or certification in culinary arts or hospitality management. Familiarity with inventory management systems, food safety certifications (like ServSafe), and menu planning software is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are crucial for overseeing multiple teams and locations. These skills ensure consistent food quality, efficient operations, and successful coordination across all units.

What is the difference between Multi Unit Chef vs Line Cook?

AspectMulti Unit ChefLine Cook
CredentialsCulinary degree or equivalent experienceHigh school diploma or culinary training
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple restaurant locations or outletsWorks on a specific station within a single kitchen
ResponsibilitiesMenu development, staff management, quality control across locationsFood preparation, station setup, ensuring dish quality

The Multi Unit Chef manages multiple restaurant locations, focusing on operations, staff, and quality control, while the Line Cook specializes in preparing dishes on a specific station within a single kitchen. Both roles require culinary skills, but the Multi Unit Chef has broader managerial responsibilities across multiple sites.

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Infographic showing various Multi Unit Chef job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Multi Unit General Manager Restaurants

Compass Group

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Compass Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,053 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

291st of 425 rated business services


Job description

Position Title: Multi Unit General Manager Restaurants
Salary: 95,000-100,000
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
We are seeking a polished, hospitality-driven, and operationally strong Multi-Unit General Manager to lead The Hangar Market Hall and Camber within a distinctive independent restaurant and workplace hospitality portfolio. This role oversees a dynamic mix of concepts, including Peak Provisions, The Layover, The Board, La Ventana, The Stack, conference and meeting spaces, and Camber.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, guest experience, team development, and client satisfaction across multiple venues. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, high-energy leader who understands how to manage diverse concepts while creating a consistent culture of hospitality, accountability, quality, and execution.Our program is rooted in thoughtful service, strong culinary standards, operational discipline, and creating hospitality experiences that feel engaging, efficient, and connected to the workplace community. We are looking for a leader who can bring these values to life across every concept, every service period, and every guest interaction.Job SummaryAs Multi-Unit General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and cost-effective management of The Hangar Market Hall and Camber. This includes oversight of multiple food and beverage concepts, retail operations, conference spaces, catering support, team leadership, financial management, client communication, and daily execution.This role requires a leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on floor presence. You will own operational performance, ensure service standards are consistently met, lead and develop management teams, and drive financial results across a complex multi-unit environment.The successful candidate will be proactive, professional, financially disciplined, and passionate about building strong teams and delivering exceptional hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily operations across The Hangar Market Hall, Camber, Peak Provisions, The Layover, The Board, La Ventana, The Stack, and associated conference and meeting spaces.
  • Take full ownership of operational execution, service standards, guest experience, and financial performance across all assigned locations.
  • Ensure each concept meets established timelines for service, production, opening, closing, events, and client expectations.
  • Manage financial performance, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, P&L review, cost controls, labor management, and financial reporting.
  • Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, labor, food cost, and operational performance targets.
  • Maintain strong visibility on the floor and provide active leadership during peak service periods, events, and key business moments.
  • Lead, coach, train, and develop managers, supervisors, and associates across multiple concepts.
  • Hire, onboard, train, and orient new management associates and team members.
  • Conduct regular management meetings to align priorities, review performance, resolve challenges, and drive accountability.
  • Partner with culinary, service, catering, events, and senior leadership teams to ensure seamless execution and elevated hospitality standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, tenants, associates, vendors, and internal partners.
  • Demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism, and initiative when supporting customers, clients, peers, and direct reports.
  • Monitor food quality, presentation, merchandising, sanitation, safety, and service consistency across all locations.
  • Audit units regularly to ensure compliance with company standards, client expectations, government regulations, food safety requirements, sanitation standards, and recordkeeping practices.
  • Support retail marketing, promotions, merchandising, and guest engagement strategies to drive traffic, participation, and sales.
  • Identify operational issues quickly, evaluate solutions, and make sound recommendations that improve service, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Promote a culture of hospitality, accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties and operational support functions as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.
  • Associate's degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of five years of progressive retail foodservice, restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit management experience preferred.
  • Multi-unit management experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing high-volume retail food and beverage operations required.
  • Experience with market halls, cafés, restaurants, conference services, catering, or workplace hospitality environments preferred.
  • P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing, merchandising, and presentation.
  • Experience with cash retail operations and retail marketing highly desirable.
  • Strong supervisory, leadership, management, training, and coaching skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, guests, managers, associates, vendors, and support partners.
  • Strong understanding of financial, budgetary, accounting, labor, and computational practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, internet-based systems, POS platforms, and operational reporting tools.
  • Certified Dietary Manager certification highly desirable.

Ideal Profile
The successful candidate is a confident, visible, and hands-on operator who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-concept environment. They understand how to lead diverse teams, manage financial performance, maintain high service standards, and create a strong sense of hospitality across multiple venues.They bring professionalism, urgency, sound judgment, and a positive leadership style to the operation. They are equally comfortable reviewing financials, coaching managers, engaging guests, solving operational challenges, and supporting the team during service.This is an ideal opportunity for a strong multi-unit hospitality leader who wants to take ownership of a highly visible food and beverage portfolio and make a meaningful impact through people, service, operations, and guest experience.
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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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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: 1533619
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