Campus Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Dining & Menu Innovation

Bon Appétit Management Company; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the daily culinary operations of a dynamic campus dining program at the University of Alabama. You will help oversee kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and ensure exceptional food quality for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will supervise and train teams, contribute to menu planning, and lead catering during events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Progressive culinary experience in high-volume foodservice, college/university dining, healthcare, hospitality, restaurant or catering.
• Experience supervising and developing culinary teams.
• Strong background in batch cooking, production cooking, and large-scale food preparation.
• Catering experience and ability to execute multiple events.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends, presentation, menu development, and student dining preferences.
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, inventory management, and labor management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other foodservice management systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food production, and culinary staff performance.
• Supervise, train, and develop hourly culinary associates while promoting teamwork, safety, and accountability.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality menu items for residential dining, retail concepts, and special events.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal menu enhancements.
• Execute catering and campus events with exceptional quality and service.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and product rotation.
• Support food cost management and control labor and operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Assist with implementation of new culinary programs and campus dining initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and positive team culture.

Skills

Supervising teams

High-volume cooking

Menu development

Food cost control

Catering execution

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the daily culinary operations of a dynamic campus dining program at the University of Alabama. You will help oversee kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and ensure exceptional food quality for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will supervise and train teams, contribute to menu planning, and lead catering during events.