Campus Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen & 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

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave

FSAs

Assistance Program

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit at The University of Alabama is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume campus dining environment. You will work with the Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure excellent food quality and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience, with proven leadership in high-volume foodservice and creativity in menu development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice environments.
• Experience coaching culinary teams.
• Knowledge of batch and production cooking.
• Experience executing catering events and managing priorities.
• Understanding of food quality standards and menu development.
• Familiarity with inventory, cost controls, and labor practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office and foodservice systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to support daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality menu items for dining locations and events.
• Coach culinary associates while fostering teamwork, safety, and accountability.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Execute catering and campus events with high standards of quality.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, receiving, storage, and rotation.
• Support cost management and efficient labor practices.
• Ensure HACCP and company food safety standards are met.
• Help launch new culinary programs and dining concepts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe kitchen environment.
• Collaborate across dining operations to improve service and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Hospitality Management

Leadership

Batch Cooking

Catering

Food Quality

Inventory Management

MS Office

Foodservice Systems

Communication

ServSafe Certification

Evenings/Weekends Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

MS Office

Foodservice Management Systems

Job description

Bon Appetit at The University of Alabama is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume campus dining environment. You will work with the Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure excellent food quality and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience, with proven leadership in high-volume foodservice and creativity in menu development.