Sous Chef

Aramark; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef who will support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations, lead a high-volume kitchen, and maintain top food quality and safety standards.

You will supervise and train staff, manage labor and inventory, and contribute to menus, events, and guest experiences while ensuring superior service and cost control.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume food service, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, or collegiate dining environment.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure the consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop culinary team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company standards.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and productivity initiatives to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product utilization to control food costs and minimize waste.
• Support menu execution, special events, catering functions, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor kitchen performance and address operational challenges to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Serve as the kitchen leader in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring continuity of operations and team performance.
• Collaborate with management to achieve culinary, financial, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the operation.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food safety

Team motivation

Communication

Job description

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The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in all aspects of culinary operations, including food production, food safety, team leadership, training, labor management, inventory control, and guest satisfaction. This role serves as the second-in-command within the kitchen and is expected to lead by example, maintain high culinary standards, and ensure efficient execution of daily operations while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure the consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop culinary team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company standards.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and productivity initiatives to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product utilization to control food costs and minimize waste.
• Support menu execution, special events, catering functions, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor kitchen performance and address operational challenges to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Serve as the kitchen leader in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring continuity of operations and team performance.
• Collaborate with management to achieve culinary, financial, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume food service, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, or collegiate dining environment.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .