CATERING SOUS CHEF - BALTIMORE, MD

Eurest USA; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Eurest USA is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for corporate dining programs in Maryland. You will oversee planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while maintaining quality, safety, and presentation standards in a fast-paced catering environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in management, with a proven ability to develop menus, control costs, and lead a high-performing kitchen team, including catering

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in catering operations, events, and menu planning.
• Knowledge of food safety, cost controls, and presentation.
• Proven supervisory and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Health Department certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, ordering, inventory and food preparation.
• Oversees back-of-house associates and kitchen operations.
• Leads catering events and menu development.
• Ensures compliance with Health Department regulations and client guidelines.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost controls

Food safety

Team supervision

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Eurest

Position Title:CATERING SOUS CHEF

Salary:$55000 - $65000

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary leadership experience, including overseeing kitchen operations, managing and developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional food quality. Experience with catering operations, event execution, and menu planning is highly preferred, along with a demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced foodservice environment while maintaining high standards of service, food safety, and operational excellence.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Additional hours may be required to support special events and business needs as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.