Campus Dining Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader

Compass Group USA; Shooters Hill (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across residential dining, catering, and retail foodservice environments. You will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and a positive guest experience.

This role suits a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume atmosphere, guiding teams, developing talent, and contributing to innovative dining programs.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary training and experience.
• 2–3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally to support business needs.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams in a fast-paced operation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, email, and internet-based applications.
• Experience supporting large-scale institutional, campus dining, hospitality, or foodservice operations.
• Catering and event execution experience.
• Batch cooking and high-volume production experience.
• Knowledge of food cost management, purchasing, inventory controls, and labor management.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience implementing new culinary programs and menu concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, guests, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations with the Executive Chef.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development and seasonal offerings.
• Supervise food preparation, production, presentation, and service standards.
• Execute catering events and special functions while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor food costs, inventory levels, purchasing, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support compliance with HACCP, sanitation, food safety, and health department standards.
• Train and mentor culinary team members on food preparation techniques, safety standards, and presentation expectations.
• Assist with rolling out new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams.
• Ensure proper inventory management, receiving practices, and product utilization.
• Support client and guest satisfaction initiatives and respond proactively to operational needs.
• Provide leadership and support for approximately 70-75 associates within the culinary operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Staff coaching

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Inventory management systems

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across residential dining, catering, and retail foodservice environments. You will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and a positive guest experience.

This role suits a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume atmosphere, guiding teams, developing talent, and contributing to innovative dining programs.