Campus Sous Chef: Lead Menus & Mentor Team

Bon Appétit Management Company; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef Camber to lead daily culinary operations and partner with the Executive Chef to deliver high-quality campus dining experiences. You will oversee food production, menu execution, and culinary team development while upholding safety, quality, and guest satisfaction across residential dining, retail venues, and events.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, mentoring hourly staff and student workers, and contributing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressive culinary and kitchen management experience in a professional foodservice environment.
• Experience leading teams in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Catering experience with the ability to execute multiple events while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Institutional dining, higher education, healthcare, or large-scale batch cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food and service standards.
• Supervise and participate in preparation, cooking, presentation, and garnishment of menu items across dining platforms.
• Ensure recipes, production methods, portion standards, and presentation guidelines are followed.
• Support development and execution of seasonal menus, daily specials, and innovative culinary offerings.
• Lead catering functions and events, coordinating production schedules and event logistics.
• Plan and implement new culinary programs and stay informed of dining trends to improve menu offerings.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards and promote a culture of safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Mentoring

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef Camber to lead daily culinary operations and partner with the Executive Chef to deliver high-quality campus dining experiences. You will oversee food production, menu execution, and culinary team development while upholding safety, quality, and guest satisfaction across residential dining, retail venues, and events.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, mentoring hourly staff and student workers, and contributing