Campus Sous Chef & Culinary Team Leader

Lancer Hospitality; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM insurance options

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking an experienced sous chef to lead culinary operations at University location in Kenosha. The role involves supervising and participating in preparation, seasoning, and cooking across salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts.

You will guide menu development, manage daily prep, maintain safety standards, and coach staff while ensuring exceptional service and cost control. This is a full-time onsite position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in cost control and budgeting.
• Demonstrated large-quantity production skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in line with budgetary constraints and procedures.
• Maintain production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct daily prep of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate raw and finished food quality.
• Inspect units for food prep quality and sanitation.
• Lead culinary production for events and catered functions.
• Supervise prep and display for special functions.
• Maintain inventory controls and staff training.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• Ensure highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Staff training

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in institutional management

Job description

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking an experienced sous chef to lead culinary operations at University location in Kenosha. The role involves supervising and participating in preparation, seasoning, and cooking across salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts.

You will guide menu development, manage daily prep, maintain safety standards, and coach staff while ensuring exceptional service and cost control. This is a full-time onsite position offering competitive compensation.