San Jose Sous Chef: Lead a Dynamic Culinary Team

Compass Group USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,240 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company in San Jose, CA is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume café. You will oversee food quality, drive culinary process, and mentor a high‑performing kitchen team.

The role collaborates with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities include enforcing safety practices, managing budgets, and sustaining strong relationships with stakeholders, while promoting sustainability and responsible

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Experience: minimum 2 years of kitchen supervisory/leadership in a high‑volume setting.
• Safety: ability to champion and enhance a culture of food and workplace safety.
• Communication: strong written and verbal skills to guide a team.
• Certifications: ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Food & Workplace Safety: manage safety standards and allergen controls.
• Culinary Vision: help execute and refine culinary offerings with precision.
• Operational Flow: follow menus, production guidelines and opening/closing checklists.
• Nourishing Meals: prepare balanced meals to fuel users throughout the day.
• Exceptional Hospitality: maintain engaging guest service across interactions.
• Team Talent: train, coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Sustainable Sourcing: ensure ingredients align with sustainability standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Google Suite

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company in San Jose, CA is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume café. You will oversee food quality, drive culinary process, and mentor a high‑performing kitchen team.

The role collaborates with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities include enforcing safety practices, managing budgets, and sustaining strong relationships with stakeholders, while promoting sustainability and responsible