Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team at St. Olaf College, located about 45 minutes north of Minneapolis.

This high-volume residential dining program serves approximately 2,800 students through an all-you-care-to-eat model focused on fresh, quality food and hospitality. In this role, you will partner with the Executive Chef to support daily food production, menu execution, team development, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in foodservice operations such as higher education, restaurants, hotels, healthcare, corporate dining, military, or related environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing team members.
• Understanding of food production, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and production planning.
• Ability to organize and communicate production requirements effectively.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Approximately five years of culinary experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional dining or batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Certification or Department of Health certification.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Experience supporting catering or special event operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in the overall success of the food program and culinary operations.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation and production of a wide variety of menu items.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Help implement new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the culinary and marketing teams.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, freshness, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with purchasing, ordering, inventory management, and production planning.
• Support food cost management and effective utilization of resources.
• Develop and distribute production schedules and production sheets.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, food safety practices, and local health department regulations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that supports associate engagement and development.
• Train, coach, and mentor culinary team members to promote growth and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Menu development

Microsoft Office

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Catering experience

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe Certification

DOH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team at St. Olaf College, a private liberal arts college located approximately 45 minutes north of Minneapolis. This high-volume residential dining program serves approximately 2,800 students through an all-you-care-to-eat dining model focused on fresh, high-quality food and exceptional hospitality.

In this role, you will partner closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to support all aspects of daily food production, menu execution, team development, and operational excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys mentoring teams, contributing creative ideas, and making a meaningful impact within a vibrant campus community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in the overall success of the food program and culinary operations.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation and production of a wide variety of menu items.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Help implement new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the culinary and marketing teams.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, freshness, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with purchasing, ordering, inventory management, and production planning.
• Support food cost management and effective utilization of resources.
• Develop and distribute production schedules and production sheets.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, food safety practices, and local health department regulations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that supports associate engagement and development.
• Train, coach, and mentor culinary team members to promote growth and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Culinary experience in foodservice operations such as higher education, restaurants, hotels, healthcare, corporate dining, military, or related environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing team members.
• Understanding of food production, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and production planning.
• Ability to organize and communicate production requirements effectively.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Approximately five years of culinary experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional dining or batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Certification or Department of Health certification.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Experience supporting catering or special event operations.

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

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.

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.