Lead Campus Dining Chef

Bon Appétit Management Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for SCAD in Georgia. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and develop creative dining programs that energize campus life.

You will oversee daily culinary operations, support menu development, and ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and guest experience in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. This role offers growth opportunities within a dynamic university setting and a commitment to culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary education.
• Progressive kitchen leadership experience in high-volume foodservice.
• Strong catering and events background.
• Experience with batch cooking and complex operations.
• Knowledge of culinary trends, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and culinary management systems.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Passion for hospitality and culinary innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing day-to-day operations across dining and catering services.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovative dining programs.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking, presentation, and service for quality and consistency.
• Lead and develop hourly culinary staff, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
• Help manage food costs, labor, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Execute high-quality catering events and campus hospitality experiences.
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to launch new dining concepts.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and company standards.
• Maintain organized, clean kitchen and storage areas.
• Stay current on food trends and global cuisine influences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Catering & events

Batch cooking

Menu development

Communication

Team mentoring

Cost controls

Food safety

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Culinary certification

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Culinary management systems

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for SCAD in Georgia. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and develop creative dining programs that energize campus life.

You will oversee daily culinary operations, support menu development, and ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and guest experience in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. This role offers growth opportunities within a dynamic university setting and a commitment to culinary excellence.