Evening Sous Chef — Creative Scratch Cooking Lead

Bon Appétit Management Company; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company seeks an evening Sous Chef for Santa Clara, CA. The schedule typically runs from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM based on business needs and operations.

You will support culinary operations, assist with daily production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervise hourly kitchen staff. You will lead with a passion for scratch cooking, creativity, and excellence in food quality and presentation while reporting to the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management experience in high-volume foodservice operations.
• Strong catering experience and ability to lead special events.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and supervision of back-of-house staff.
• Support cost control initiatives by assisting with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing food waste.
• Help plan, develop, and implement menus that align with company culinary standards, customer preferences, and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead or support the preparation and execution of catered events, ensuring high-quality food, presentation, and service.
• Implement and support new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Chef and corporate culinary team.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are rigorously followed, including compliance with HACCP and allergy protocols.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and organization in all kitchen areas.
• Participate in training and mentoring hourly culinary staff to support skill development and team culture.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen environment that reflects company values.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Catering experience

Food cost controls

Scratch cooking

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company seeks an evening Sous Chef for Santa Clara, CA. The schedule typically runs from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM based on business needs and operations.

You will support culinary operations, assist with daily production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervise hourly kitchen staff. You will lead with a passion for scratch cooking, creativity, and excellence in food quality and presentation while reporting to the Executive Chef.