Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations across high-volume environments, ensuring top-tier quality, presentation, safety, and service. You will partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, purchasing, inventory management, and cost controls while guiding a diverse culinary team.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive culinary experience with leadership responsibilities, strong production planning skills, and a commitment to food

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience with management responsibility.
• Experience in high-volume corporate dining or similar operations.
• ServSafe certification or applicable food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation and production to ensure quality.
• Support the Executive Chef in staffing, scheduling and procurement.
• Lead and develop culinary associates and supervisory team.
• Manage menu planning, recipe development and production sheets.
• Monitor costs and inventory, minimize waste, improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budget & cost control

Staff coaching

Production planning

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Title:Sous Chef

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 / year

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef, you will assist in leading daily culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and service. Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team, you will oversee food production, menu development, purchasing, inventory management, and cost controls while supporting the overall success of the food program.

This role requires a hands-on culinary leader with strong operational expertise, the ability to manage complex workflows, and the leadership skills to develop, coach, and motivate a diverse culinary team. The Sous Chef will help drive operational excellence, maintain consistent standards, and execute innovative culinary programs that meet the needs of clients and customers.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and participate in daily food preparation and production, ensuring consistent quality, freshness, presentation, and adherence to established standards.
• Support the Executive Chef in managing culinary operations, including staffing, scheduling, production planning, purchasing, inventory, and resource allocation.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop culinary associates and supervisory team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a high-performance team environment.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and the implementation of new culinary initiatives in partnership with culinary leadership and marketing teams.
• Monitor food and labor costs, manage inventory, minimize waste, and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements, including company policies and client standards.
• Coordinate production schedules and maintain accurate production sheets to support efficient execution and consistent service.
• Partner with management and client stakeholders to address operational needs, enhance the customer experience, and support overall program objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen team performance, and elevate culinary standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience, including management responsibility; significant experience leading complex, high-volume culinary operations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple operational priorities, and oversee day-to-day culinary execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in corporate dining, hotels, upscale restaurants, education, healthcare, or other complex foodservice operations; top-tier corporate dining experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, food production, sanitation, food safety, quality assurance, and presentation standards.
• Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, production planning, and operational budgets.
• Proven leadership, coaching, training, and team development skills, with the ability to establish accountability and support the growth of other leaders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems effectively, and make sound operational decisions.
• Proficiency in production planning and the preparation and distribution of production sheets.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and Excel.
• ServSafe certification or applicable food safety certification preferred.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

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

Req ID:1579529

Compass Corporate

Allison Murphy

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