What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Bon Appétit?
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 / 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 Sous Chef supports daily culinary operations and back-of-house leadership across multiple campus dining venues. This role assists with menu execution, food preparation, ordering, inventory, and cost controls while ensuring compliance with company standards, client expectations, and all health and safety regulations. The position supports an all-you-care-to-eat café, fast-casual café with an attached c-store, Boba retail operation, food truck, mini c-store, and internal and external catering, as assigned by the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef II trains and leads culinary staff to deliver consistent quality, presentation, and service in a fully vegetarian, caffeine-free campus environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and cooking of menu items across all meal periods
- Support menu planning and development in collaboration with culinary leadership
- Implement new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams
- Assist with ordering, inventory management, and cost controls
- Ensure food quality, freshness, sanitation, and presentation standards are met
- Train, coach, and supervise back-of-house associates
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
- Experience in restaurant, hotel, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, or related food service environments
- Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food safety, sanitation, production, and cost controls
- Ability to create and manage production sheets
- Proven leadership, training, and coaching skills
- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred
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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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
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Bon Appetit
Tyler Justus
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000