Lead Sous Chef: Culinary Leadership & Training

Compass Group USA

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 25,003 - 35,610

Full time

14 days+
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Training & Development
Retirement Plan
Health Programs
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Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at our Philadelphia campus. The role supports the Executive Chef, coordinates cooks and staff, and ensures high-quality meals prepared to standard.

The position offers competitive pay at $22 per hour, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for training and growth; schedule is Sunday through Thursday with hours that may vary by interview. Apply to join a team focused on learning, impact, and service.

Qualifications

  • Prior culinary and supervisory experience is required.
  • ServSafe certification is preferred.
  • Full-time schedule; Sunday through Thursday; hours may vary.

Responsibilities

  • Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
  • Supervises hourly food service associates; coordinates staffing, payroll and training.
  • Stores food in designated areas following all safety procedures.
  • Ensures proper food handling, portion control and serving temperatures.
  • Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and workstations.
  • Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
  • Explains daily menu items accurately to associates and customers.
  • Monitors inventory and deliveries; notes low supplies for supervisor.

Skills

Culinary skills
Supervisory experience
Team leadership
ServSafe (preferred)

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at our Philadelphia campus. The role supports the Executive Chef, coordinates cooks and staff, and ensures high-quality meals prepared to standard.

The position offers competitive pay at $22 per hour, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for training and growth; schedule is Sunday through Thursday with hours that may vary by interview. Apply to join a team focused on learning, impact, and service.

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