Catering Sous Chef & Menu Innovation Lead

Compass Group USA; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Roger Williams University in Rhode Island seeks a Sous Chef to lead an evolving campus catering program, delivering exceptional culinary experiences for diverse events. You will report to the Director of Culinary Operations and oversee daily operations, food production, menu development, purchasing, and team leadership to ensure quality and financial performance.

You will collaborate with the Events Team and campus stakeholders to create memorable dining experiences while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Catering experience with production, event support.
• Menu development, recipe creation, and food costing.
• Strong organization and time-management for multiple events.
• Experience supervising culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Progressive culinary leadership/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume catering or larger hospitality operations.
• Experience in higher education, corporate dining, hotels or large-scale environments.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation and service.
• Lead, coach, train & support a team of culinary associates.
• Execute catering events from planning through production and service.
• Collaborate with campus departments and stakeholders to create custom culinary experiences.
• Develop creative menus, seasonal offerings, and special event concepts.
• Manage food costing, menu pricing, purchasing, inventory, and waste control.
• Support budget goals through cost controls and operational planning.

Job description

Roger Williams University in Rhode Island seeks a Sous Chef to lead an evolving campus catering program, delivering exceptional culinary experiences for diverse events. You will report to the Director of Culinary Operations and oversee daily operations, food production, menu development, purchasing, and team leadership to ensure quality and financial performance.

You will collaborate with the Events Team and campus stakeholders to create memorable dining experiences while maintaining high