Senior Sous Chef - High-Volume Corporate Dining

Compass Group USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Sous Chef in Charleston, SC to lead culinary operations and support menu development with the Executive Chef. The role involves supervising kitchen staff and ensuring quality, cost control, and timely execution of menus and catering events.

Ideal candidates will have an A.S. or equivalent, catering and high-volume foodservice experience, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience is desirable.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs with Company marketing and culinary team.

Skills

Catering experience

High-volume kitchen management

Food cost controls

Sanitation knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Sous Chef in Charleston, SC to lead culinary operations and support menu development with the Executive Chef. The role involves supervising kitchen staff and ensuring quality, cost control, and timely execution of menus and catering events.

Ideal candidates will have an A.S. or equivalent, catering and high-volume foodservice experience, and solid computer skills.