Senior Campus Sous Chef

Bon Appétit Management Company; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Union College seeks a Senior Campus Sous Chef to help shape daily dining for students, faculty, staff, and guests. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead operations across residential dining and campus events, upholding high standards of quality, hospitality, and efficiency.

This hands‑on role emphasizes mentoring teams, supporting culinary innovation, and delivering memorable experiences in a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary leadership role within higher education or high‑volume dining.
• Passion for delivering high‑quality food and guest experiences.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a fast‑paced setting.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory and cost‑control practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations, ensuring quality, execution and presentation.
• Lead, coach and develop culinary team members while fostering a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development and seasonal, wellness‑focused options.
• Oversee food preparation and production for consistency and efficiency.
• Support catering and events, delivering hospitality across campus.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing and cost‑effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with dining leadership to enhance guest experience and respond to feedback.
• Serve as an operational leader in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management & cost-control

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree/certificate/apprenticeship

Job description

As the Senior Campus Sous Chef at Union College, you will play an integral role in shaping the daily dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. Partnering closely with the Executive Chef, you will help lead culinary operations across residential dining and campus events, ensuring high standards of food quality, hospitality, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on culinary professional who enjoys mentoring teams, supporting innovation, and creating memorable dining experiences in a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary operations, ensuring consistent quality, execution, and presentation across dining venues.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary team members while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and positive kitchen culture.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development, incorporating seasonal ingredients, wellness‑focused options, and operational best practices.
• Oversee food preparation and production to ensure consistency, quality standards, proper portioning, and efficient execution.
• Support catering and special events, helping deliver exceptional hospitality experiences across campus.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, product utilization, and cost‑conscious operations to support financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with campus partners and dining leadership to continuously enhance the guest experience and respond to feedback.
• Serve as a key operational leader in the absence of the Executive Chef, helping maintain smooth and efficient day‑to‑day operations.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a culinary leadership role within higher education, hospitality, restaurant, catering, or other high‑volume foodservice environments.
• Passion for preparing high‑quality food and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a collaborative and fast‑paced setting.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and cost‑control practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Interest in culinary innovation, sustainability, and evolving dining trends.
• Culinary degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Experience with scratch cooking, batch production, and large‑scale food preparation.
• Experience supporting catering, banquet, or special event operations.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification.

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.