AM Junior Sous Chef

Flagship Facility Services, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Culinary Services is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef who will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure food safety and quality, and contribute to employee development while enjoying a great work-life balance. This position offers a rewarding environment with a supportive company culture, complete with comprehensive benefits and structured training.

Benefits

No Weekends

Meals provided during shifts

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays

Vacation and Sick days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of kitchen management experience in full-service, moderate to high-volume settings.
• Demonstrated career progression.
• Must maintain active Management Level Food Handlers’ Certification (ServSafe).

Responsibilities

• Achieve company objectives and foster the Flagship brand.
• Manage staff, scheduling, and food production.
• Ensure safety and compliance with standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Food handling equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

t's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

t's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Check out a day in the life of a Jr. Sous Chef here

The pay rate or range for this position is: $70,000 to $80,000 per year

Job Summary

Flagship Culinary Services helps some of the world’s largest high-tech companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees, clients and visitors. Our highly qualified staff support our culinary program in preparing tasty and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. This position is participating in decisions such as hiring, training and employee development and performance evaluations.

Our cafes are fast-paced, welcoming and put collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our Jr. Sous enjoy a work/life balance with a set schedule, weekends off and on-the-job-training for continuing your career in the culinary field.

Job Description

Benefits/Perks:

• No Weekends
• Monday to Friday; 5:30am-3:30pm
• Snacks and meals provided during shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 401K with match
• Vacation and Sick day

Essential Functions

• Achieve company objectives and goals.
• Foster and promote the Flagship brand and values within client’s culinary culture.
• Promote and maintain Flagship’s safety culture.
• Maintain a safe working environment with proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an employee engagement program aligned with core values.
• Partner with management and HR for corrective actions, reviews, and employee issues.
• Meet Key Performance Indicators (safety, staffing, attrition, etc.).
• Follow standard operation procedures.
• Manage assigned staff, scheduling, and Kronos time clock activities.
• Communicate job expectations; coach, counsel, and discipline employees.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise employee performance.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve the customer experience.
• Build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Serve as a role model for hourly employees.
• Manage production according to recipes/directions.
• Set, manage, and follow prep and production goals.
• Maintain food quality standards.
• Oversee food procurement, production, and service (inventory, ordering, storage, recipe adherence, service).
• Conduct daily line checks, food reviews, and review recipes of the day.
• Provide clear feedback to the kitchen team.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and meet Health Department standards (minimum 90% score).
• Train staff on proper sanitation.
• Interview new team members considering values and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Follow OSHA and Department of Health safety and sanitation procedures.
• Strong verbal communication and adaptability.
• Excellent culinary skills and leadership by example.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects consistently.
• Spanish language skills a plus (not required).
• Mid to high skill in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and other business software.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Safe handling of kitchen equipment and tools.
• Strong knife skills.
• Sense of urgency and professional appearance.
• Ability to move throughout café and kitchen.
• High-volume production and large-batch cooking.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, including working with union employees.
• Delegate tasks and hold team accountable.
• Influence positive change.
• Equipment and kitchen familiarity.

Education and Work Experience

• Culinary Degree preferred (not required).
• Exemplary record of attendance, safety, and performance.
• Demonstrated career progression.
• 3–5 years of kitchen management experience in full-service, moderate to high-volume settings.

Work Environment

• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Corporate kitchen and fast-paced café office.
• Constant environmental changes and interruptions are normal.
• Constant exposure to chemicals and food allergens (milk, eggs, nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy).
• High sense of urgency.
• Slippery/uneven surfaces possible.
• Frequent movement between cold and normal kitchen environments.

Requirements

• Must maintain an active Management Level Food Handlers’ Certification (ServSafe).
• Must adhere to local food handler requirements.
• Perform duties responsibly and efficiently.

Physical Demands

• Constant use of hands for carts, equipment, food prep.
• Constant repetitive hand motions.
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/carrying 21–40 lbs. (team lift over 40 lbs.).
• Good/corrective vision required.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, and kneeling.
• Good balance and neck usage required.
• Exposure to hot surfaces (ovens, stoves), greasy/wet floors, fumes from oils and greases.
• Use of step ladders.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!