Campus Sous Chef - Lead Menu & Culinary Innovation

Compass Group USA; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Bon Appétit at The University of Alabama seeks a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume campus dining environment. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, supervise hourly staff, and ensure top-quality food and service.

The role involves menu development, mentor-ship, and advancing seasonal offerings while maintaining food safety and cost controls across residential dining, retail concepts, and events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice environments.
• Experience coaching culinary teams and managing timelines.
• Knowledge of batch and production cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations with the Executive Chef.
• Lead and develop hourly culinary staff and maintain high standards.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure food quality, safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Oversee catering events and campus functions with focus on guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Batch cooking

Menu development

Food safety

Training teammates

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Foodservice management systems

Job description

Bon Appétit at The University of Alabama seeks a Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in a high-volume campus dining environment. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, supervise hourly staff, and ensure top-quality food and service.

The role involves menu development, mentor-ship, and advancing seasonal offerings while maintaining food safety and cost controls across residential dining, retail concepts, and events.