Campus Dining Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Aztec Shops, Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) / retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aztec Shops Ltd. in San Diego is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, oversee staff development, and ensure high-quality food production.

You will manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance assessments while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and budgeting skills, with a focus on profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing a commercial kitchen
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Computer literacy and basic budgeting/finance skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations in the kitchen
• Manages and develops kitchen staff including hiring, training, and evaluating performance
• Operates, maintains, and cleans kitchen equipment safely
• Ensures quality, cost control and compliance with standards
• Develops and implements menu items aligned with customer needs and profitability
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and laws

Job description

Aztec Shops Ltd. in San Diego is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, oversee staff development, and ensure high-quality food production.

You will manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance assessments while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and budgeting skills, with a focus on profitability and customer satisfaction.