Sous Chef

Compass Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and enhance dining experiences. This role involves overseeing food quality, training staff, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will collaborate with front-of-house staff and assist in menu planning and special events. If you have a strong culinary background and leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, cost control, and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing kitchen operations and supervising staff.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure quality and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Cost Control

Menu Development

Supervisory Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Eurest

We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position.

Location: Applied Materials, 3090 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full Time; Monday through Friday between 6AM to 4PM.

Details: The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and consistency, supervising and training kitchen staff, controlling costs, and maintaining safety standards. They oversee food prep, monitor inventory and control waste, enforce compliance, and collaborate with front-of-house staff. Additionally, they assist with special events and menu planning to enhance dining experiences. Step in as head chef when needed.

Requirement: 2+ years of culinary background, food safety, and hospitality experience. Strong culinary, leadership, and organizational skills. Knowledge of food safety, cost control, and menu development.

Salary Range: $68,640-73,000

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Job Summary: As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
2. Assists with planning and creating menus.
3. Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
4. Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
2. Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
3. Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
4. Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
5. Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
6. ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
7. Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
8. Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.