Campus Catering Sous Chef I - Menu Innovation & Events

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Résumé du poste

Chartwells Higher Education at American University in Washington, DC is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to support culinary operations for on-site catering. You will assist in supervision, preparation, cooking, menu development, inventory and ordering, and may oversee hourly staff alongside the Executive Chef.

The role offers opportunities to lead culinary programs, build client relationships, and contribute to campus dining initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Executive Chef and culinary team with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Assist the Executive Chef and culinary team with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Connaissances

Culinary kitchen management

High volume operations

Batch cooking

Food cost controls & sanitation

Computer skills

Formation

AS or equivalent experience

Description du poste

Chartwells Higher Education at American University in Washington, DC is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to support culinary operations for on-site catering. You will assist in supervision, preparation, cooking, menu development, inventory and ordering, and may oversee hourly staff alongside the Executive Chef.

The role offers opportunities to lead culinary programs, build client relationships, and contribute to campus dining initiatives in a fast-paced environment.