Culinary Leader: Sous Chef in High-Impact Dining

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental care

Retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Sous Chef for Duke Dining in Durham. You will lead daily kitchen operations, supervise culinary teams, and ensure high-quality food and safety standards. The role focuses on production, staff development, and cost-conscious management in a dynamic residential dining environment.

Join a collaborative team at Duke Dining, contribute to culinary excellence, mentor staff, and support menus, recipes, and operational excellence for students, faculty, and guests.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in hospitality management, food service management, or a related culinary degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive culinary management experience; bargaining unit setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, supervise and participate in food preparation across stations.
• Ensure recipes, portions, presentation, and food quality meet standards.
• Mentor and coach culinary staff; onboard and train new team members.
• Support menu planning, forecasting production needs, and cost controls.
• Maintain HACCP and health, safety, sanitation compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

HACCP

Food safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Cost controls

Education

Associate's degree in hospitality management or related culinary degree

Job description

Duke University is seeking a Sous Chef for Duke Dining in Durham. You will lead daily kitchen operations, supervise culinary teams, and ensure high-quality food and safety standards. The role focuses on production, staff development, and cost-conscious management in a dynamic residential dining environment.

Join a collaborative team at Duke Dining, contribute to culinary excellence, mentor staff, and support menus, recipes, and operational excellence for students, faculty, and guests.