Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Eurest unit in Redwood City, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on quality and innovation. You will train staff, ensure safety procedures, and assist with menu execution in a high-standard corporate dining setting.

The role requires strong culinary leadership, ability to manage in chefs' absence, and flexibility to work evenings or events. Competitive salary is offered with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Eurest.

Qualifications

• Previous sous chef or strong culinary leadership experience.
• Strong food knowledge.
• Food handlers/serve safe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate culinary team.
• Maintain high standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Assist in menu creation, execution, prep, order, and inventory.
• Manage kitchen operations in chefs' absence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Help create a positive and professional team environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food knowledge

Serv-Safe certified

Job description

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Position Title:SOUS CHEF-REDWOOD CITY, CA

Salary: $70,000-$75,000/annually

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in fast -paced environment and is passionate about quality, innovation, and exceptional food.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead, train, and motivate culinary members

Maintain high standards for quality, presentation, and consistency

Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures

Assist in menu creation, execution, prep, order, and inventory

Manage kitchen operation in chefs' absence

Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen

Help create a positive and professional team environment

Qualifications

Previous sous chef or strong culinary leadership experience

Strong food knowledge

Food handlers/ serve safe

Certification preferred

Flexible work schedule including evenings, holidays and some weekends when events require

Associates at Eurest 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.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.