Onsite Sous Chef — Events & Menu Creation Leader

Elior; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America, operating Constellation Culinary in San Francisco, seeks a skilled sous chef to lead high-volume food production at the California Academy of Sciences. You’ll develop menus for diverse settings, ensure safety and quality, and oversee daily kitchen operations.

Join a dynamic team delivering cafe, ala carte, and catering experiences with a focus on cost control, staff development, and exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership and oral/written communication skills.
• Proven track record of controlling costs and managing budgets.
• Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and budgetary constraints.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspect units to observe food prep quality, appearance, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Implement culinary production for special events and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in meal prep and presentation for special functions.
• Maintain inventory controls for food, supplies and equipment; interview and train staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management

Job description

Elior North America, operating Constellation Culinary in San Francisco, seeks a skilled sous chef to lead high-volume food production at the California Academy of Sciences. You’ll develop menus for diverse settings, ensure safety and quality, and oversee daily kitchen operations.

Join a dynamic team delivering cafe, ala carte, and catering experiences with a focus on cost control, staff development, and exceptional guest service.