Sous Chef

Sodexo Group; Ewing (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Sodexo as a Sous Chef in The College of New Jersey's Traditions Restaurant, where you will oversee food quality and menu compliance, lead your culinary team, and ensure the highest standards of safety and sanitation. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and contributions to a vibrant dining experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Supervisory culinary background with ability to stay current on trends.
• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills.
• Prior experience within a known restaurant group preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure menu compliance and food quality.
• Supervise and train team members.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary trends

Mentoring

Communication

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel Spreadsheets

Job description

Role Overview

Do you enjoy a high-energy, fast-paced environment?

Sodexo is seeking a Sous Chef at The College of New Jersey for the Traditions Restaurant in Ewing, New Jersey. The Traditions restaurant features an outdoor patio, lounge area with stage, beer and wine bar with mocktails, as well as dine-in and take-out window service. The restaurant is located in the Student Center and is client-focused and a student favorite.

What You'll Do

• be responsible for menu compliance, cooking, food production, food quality/presentation, safety/sanitation;
• ensure Sodexo culinary standards and food quality are implemented;
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standards; and/or
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems (Excel Spreadsheets);
• supervise team members.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• a supervisory culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends and supervise with confidence;
• excellent mentoring/leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;
• prior culinary experience within a known restaurant group that features an a la cart menu (preferred);
• strong coaching skills; and/or
• a passion for food and innovation.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience