Culinary Lead - Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Bon Appétit Management Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site)

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef at Emory University to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment. You will supervise a team, oversee menu execution, and ensure top quality, safety, and guest satisfaction across campus services.

Working with the Executive Chef, you’ll help with menu planning, recipe development, and catering events, while maintaining food cost controls and HACCP compliance to uphold the highest standards of food quality and service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent
• Progressive leadership experience in high-volume foodservice or higher education
• Experience with catering and events preferred
• Experience with institutional or batch cooking is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, production planning, menu development, food costing, sanitation, and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
• ServSafe Certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification
• Passion for hospitality, continuous improvement, and creating an outstanding guest experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations with Executive Chef to ensure quality, presentation, and service
• Supervise and develop hourly culinary staff to foster a team culture
• Prepare and oversee production of menu items using standardized recipes and proper techniques
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings for the university community
• Execute catering and special events with emphasis on quality and guest satisfaction
• Monitor costs, labor, inventory, ordering, and waste to support financial goals
• Maintain HACCP standards and food safety requirements
• Support implementation of new culinary programs with leadership
• Ensure compliance with company and university policies and safety standards

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Food preparation

Menu development

Food costing

Sanitation

Presentation

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef at Emory University to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment. You will supervise a team, oversee menu execution, and ensure top quality, safety, and guest satisfaction across campus services.

Working with the Executive Chef, you’ll help with menu planning, recipe development, and catering events, while maintaining food cost controls and HACCP compliance to uphold the highest standards of food quality and service.