Creative Sous Chef — Lead & Innovate in Busy Kitchens

Compass Group USA; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership team at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This role leads daily kitchen operations, supports culinary innovation, develops team members, and ensures high standards of quality, safety, and consistency across all service platforms.

The Executive Chef works closely with you to foster a positive kitchen culture in a high-volume environment, supervise cooks, and ensure rigorous food safety and

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership in fast-paced environments with high-volume dining.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and trends.
• Experience mentoring kitchen staff in a busy operation.
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across dining venues and events.
• Oversee menu execution, food prep, and quality control.
• Ensure recipes and standards are consistently followed.
• Drive culinary creativity through seasonal offerings.
• Coach and develop cooks and culinary staff.
• Support onboarding, training, and labor planning.
• Maintain strong communication across culinary and operations.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume ops

Food preparation techniques

Mentoring kitchen staff

Food safety HACCP

Organizational skills

Culinary degree or equivalent

MS Office / tech tools

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe Manager Certification

Apprenticeship considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership team at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This role leads daily kitchen operations, supports culinary innovation, develops team members, and ensures high standards of quality, safety, and consistency across all service platforms.

The Executive Chef works closely with you to foster a positive kitchen culture in a high-volume environment, supervise cooks, and ensure rigorous food safety and