Creative Sous Chef - High-Volume Culinary Lead

Bon Appétit Management Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking a Sous Chef to support the overall success of the food program, overseeing culinary functions including planning, ordering, inventory and food preparation in line with client culture, health regulations and company standards.

You will motivate, train and direct back-of-house staff to achieve quality, freshness and presentation while managing a high-volume operation and promoting creativity and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years previous culinary management
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• P&L and food cost management and understanding
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Cost controls

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking a Sous Chef to support the overall success of the food program, overseeing culinary functions including planning, ordering, inventory and food preparation in line with client culture, health regulations and company standards.

You will motivate, train and direct back-of-house staff to achieve quality, freshness and presentation while managing a high-volume operation and promoting creativity and growth opportunities.