Senior Sous Chef — High-Volume, Creative Menu Leader

Bon Appétit Management Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a high-volume culinary program in Portland. You will report to the Executive Chef, oversee a team of about 46 cooks, ensure food quality, consistency, and exceptional guest service across multiple meal periods.

This role emphasizes menu development, production planning, catering execution, cost awareness, and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, with opportunities for growth within a respected contract

Qualifications

• Hands-on culinary leadership in a high-volume program.
• Experience overseeing large culinary teams.
• Experience with menu development and catering

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations for a high-volume, multi-meal period program serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night offerings.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to a large culinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support menu development and menu writing initiatives, including seasonal features, daily specials, and catering menus that align with client expectations and operational goals.
• Lead food preparation and production activities to ensure quality, consistency, presentation standards, and timely service execution.
• Partner with the catering team to execute events successfully, providing culinary leadership, planning support, and operational expertise for a variety of catering functions.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product control to ensure operational efficiency and minimize waste.
• Support food cost management efforts through recipe adherence, portion control, proper utilization of products, and budget awareness.
• Help monitor purchasing, receiving, and storage practices to maintain food quality while ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Participate in forecasting, production planning, and labor management to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to implement new culinary programs, menus, and operational initiatives.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and developing culinary associates to build bench strength and support career growth opportunities.
• Promote a culture focused on hospitality, culinary excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a high-volume culinary program in Portland. You will report to the Executive Chef, oversee a team of about 46 cooks, ensure food quality, consistency, and exceptional guest service across multiple meal periods.

This role emphasizes menu development, production planning, catering execution, cost awareness, and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, with opportunities for growth within a respected contract