Lead Sous Chef: Scratch Cooking, Events & Team Mentorship

Compass Group USA; Santa Monica (CA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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

FSAs

Personal Leave

Zusammenfassung

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. You will oversee food preparation, production, and supervision of hourly staff, while driving menu development and catering execution with a focus on quality and cost control.

Join a dynamic team committed to scratch cooking, culinary innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. Opportunity to mentor staff, plan events, and implement new culinary programs within a fast-paced

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of culinary or kitchen management in high-volume foodservice.
• Strong catering experience and ability to lead events.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.
• ServSafe Certification highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and supervision of back-of-house staff.
• Support cost control through inventory management, ordering, and minimizing waste.
• Help plan, develop, and implement menus that align with culinary standards and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead or support catered events with high-quality food, presentation, and service.
• Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with the executive team.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation guidelines (HACCP, allergies) are followed.
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
• Mentor hourly culinary staff to support skill development.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen environment.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Menu Development

Catering

HACCP Knowledge

Communication

Food Safety

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. You will oversee food preparation, production, and supervision of hourly staff, while driving menu development and catering execution with a focus on quality and cost control.

Join a dynamic team committed to scratch cooking, culinary innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. Opportunity to mentor staff, plan events, and implement new culinary programs within a fast-paced