Dynamic Sous Chef - Lead Event Prep (Instapay)

Compass Group USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Even app savings

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a Sous Chef in California to prepare food to standards and support event and staff meals. You will oversee kitchen operations, maintain quality, and ensure safety and cleanliness across shifts.

The position offers opportunities to learn and grow within a large hospitality organization, with competitive pay and team-oriented perks. COVID vaccination alignment may apply where required by the client site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and respond to guest and employee needs in a timely, professional manner.
• Participate in training as directed and assist with scheduling to support morale and productivity.
• Oversee proper and efficient preparation of all foods for events and staff meals, ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand and respond to guest and employee needs promptly and professionally.
• Assist with training and monitor scheduling to support morale and productivity.
• Oversee efficient preparation of all foods for events and staff meals, maintaining quality and quantity standards.
• Follow specifications to prepare and present all food and beverage items, accommodating guest requests.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, dating, and storage of all food items.
• Rotate food items to minimize waste.
• Respond to shortages or excess to keep inventory stocked and waste minimized.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the operation.
• Follow procedures to open or close the kitchen.
• Perform inventory for ordering and assist with month-end inventory.

Skills

Guest service

Training support

Food preparation

Inventory management

Opening/closing kitchen

Safety standards

Waste minimization

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring a Sous Chef in California to prepare food to standards and support event and staff meals. You will oversee kitchen operations, maintain quality, and ensure safety and cleanliness across shifts.

The position offers opportunities to learn and grow within a large hospitality organization, with competitive pay and team-oriented perks. COVID vaccination alignment may apply where required by the client site.