Sous Chef (Crave)

Sous Chef – Bon Appetit Management Company – Mountain View, CA – Salary: $76,240 – $78,000 Annually

Job Summary

We’re seeking a passionate and dynamic Sous Chef to join our exceptional Bon Appetit team! The Sous Chef is a pivotal culinary leadership role, responsible for shaping the daily culinary experience within the café. You will oversee all facets of food quality, drive culinary innovation, and ensure the efficiency of service.

This position requires an understanding of diverse culinary techniques, an unyielding passion for crafting exceptional dishes, and a strong ability to mentor and inspire a high-performing kitchen team. On a daily basis, you will meticulously manage a wide range of administrative and operational tasks, including vigilant monitoring of food costs, labor costs, and overall budget adherence. Beyond these critical daily responsibilities, the Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Chef de Cuisine to foster robust relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, collectively driving operational excellence and contributing directly to the long-term success of our culinary operations.

Bon Appetit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace health and safety, which you will champion every day! As the Sous Chef, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well‑being of our valued employees, the smooth operation of the kitchen, and your own safety.

Schedule and Location

While this schedule and location are currently projected, they are flexible and may be adjusted to meet evolving business demands, including coverage needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Food & Workplace Safety: Rigorously manage workplace and food safety standards, including meticulous allergen management, to ensure the highest levels of guest well‑being.
• Execute Culinary Vision: Contribute to the overall dining experience by executing and refining the culinary offerings with precision and creativity.
• Ensure Operational Flow: Strictly adhere to all menu, production, and preparation guidelines, diligently follow opening/closing checklists, and uphold responsibility guides to maintain seamless operations.
• Craft Nourishing Meals: Prepare and present thoughtfully balanced meals that effectively fuel and delight our users throughout their day.
• Champion Exceptional Hospitality: Set and maintain a consistent expectation of genuinely friendly and engaging hospitality across all service interactions.
• Develop Team Talent: Actively train, coach, and develop kitchen team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Support Sustainable Sourcing: Assist the Chef de Cuisine in ensuring all ingredients and products are procured in alignment with Food purchasing standards, emphasizing our commitment to sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability to champion and enhance a culture focused on Food and Workplace Safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred, or equivalent substantial professional experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary leadership experience within a similar volume, high-quality food service establishment.
• Meaningful passion for exceptional food and genuine hospitality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of inspiring and guiding a team.
• Proficient in computer and technical skills, including a working knowledge of Google Suite tools.
• Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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