Sous ChefThe Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations within a high-volume, fast-paced, multi-kitchen corporate dining environment and reports to the Executive Chef.This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for daily kitchen execution, food quality, production, employee supervision and development, ordering, inventory, safety, sanitation, cost awareness, and consistent execution of Bon Appétit standards.The Sous Chef is expected to take ownership of their assigned operation, lead employees through preparation and service, solve problems proactively, plan ahead, and maintain an organized, productive, safe, and service-ready kitchen.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide hands-on leadership during preparation, production, and service while maintaining strong standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, organization, and consistency.Lead, coach, and develop culinary employees through clear priorities, assignments, training, feedback, and accountability.Monitor production, plan ahead, and identify staffing, equipment, ingredient, or service concerns before they impact the operation.Support the Executive Chef with menu planning, menu engineering, production planning, and consistent recipe execution.Assist with ordering, inventory, food-cost control, product utilization, waste reduction, and approved purchasing standards.Maintain and reinforce food-safety, sanitation, allergen, workplace-safety, and audit-readiness standards.Support staffing, employee deployment, timekeeping, meal-period compliance, and overtime awareness.Work effectively with limited direct supervision and make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities.Maintain the professionalism, responsiveness, food quality, and hospitality expected in a corporate dining environment.Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Culinary Director, BOH, FOH, catering, executive dining, pantry, and other campus teamsLeadership ExpectationsThe Sous Chef should demonstrate excellent culinary skills, hands-on leadership, ownership, accountability, self-motivation, organization, urgency, problem-solving, teamwork, planning, and genuine interest in developing employees.Preferred QualificationsCulinary degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.Progressive culinary or kitchen-management experience.Experience supervising or leading culinary employees.High-volume, complex foodservice experience strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of scratch cooking, production planning, ordering, inventory, food cost, safety, and sanitation.Corporate dining, catering, or special-event experience preferred.ServSafe certification highly desirable.Operational ExpectationsMust be comfortable working in an active, high-volume, multi-kitchen culinary environment.Must be prepared to work the hours necessary to successfully lead the operation and meet Bon Appétit management standards, business demands, and leadership responsibilities.Schedule flexibility may be required based on staffing, business volume, special events, and operational needs.Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates 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. 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: are accepted on an ongoing basis.Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID:
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