Lead Sous Chef — Innovative Campus Dining

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Hospitality in Los Angeles seeks a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen on campus. The role focuses on staff leadership, menu planning, and maintaining food quality across multiple dining venues for students, faculty, athletes, and guests.

The position requires strong culinary skills, 2+ years in leadership, budgeting know-how, and familiarity with kitchen equipment. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; this is a full-time campus role.

Qualifications

• Educational background in culinary arts or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of kitchen leadership experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, procedures, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff to meet USC Hospitality standards and health rules.
• Translate management changes to front line staff and coach teams.
• Monitor labor costs and payroll per schedules.
• Plan menus and plate presentation; supervise food prep.
• Cost out specials and manage food cost; monitor waste and pars.
• Take inventory and order through CBORD.
• Handle data entry for cash office, financials, and sales recording.
• Print menus and email daily management recaps.
• Assist in staff training, reviews, interviews, and hiring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CBORD

Job description

USC Hospitality in Los Angeles seeks a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen on campus. The role focuses on staff leadership, menu planning, and maintaining food quality across multiple dining venues for students, faculty, athletes, and guests.

The position requires strong culinary skills, 2+ years in leadership, budgeting know-how, and familiarity with kitchen equipment. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; this is a full-time campus role.