Innovative Campus Sous Chef & Team Leader

Compass Group USA; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across residential dining, retail venues, and campus events. You will supervise daily kitchen activities, ensure quality, and mentor a team in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop menus, manage food costs, and deliver exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent.
• Progressive culinary and kitchen management experience in a professional foodservice environment.
• Experience leading teams in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Catering experience with the ability to execute multiple events while maintaining quality.
• Institutional dining or large-scale batch cooking experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily culinary operations and ensure high-quality food and service standards.
• Supervise preparation, cooking, presentation, and garnishment of menu items across dining platforms.
• Develop seasonal menus, daily specials, and innovative culinary offerings meeting campus needs.
• Lead and develop hourly culinary staff and student employees.
• Aid with food cost control, inventory, and procurement to minimize waste.
• Plan and execute catering events and campus programs with strong guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

Team coaching

Food safety

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across residential dining, retail venues, and campus events. You will supervise daily kitchen activities, ensure quality, and mentor a team in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop menus, manage food costs, and deliver exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests.