Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Shooters Hill (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Parental Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company, partnering with Butler University, seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across residential dining, catering, and retail foodservice. You will work with the Executive Chef to ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee a large team, develop talent, and contribute to innovative dining programs while maintaining cost controls and menu execution.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally to support business needs.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams in a fast-paced operation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations with the Executive Chef.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
• Supervise food preparation, production, presentation, and service standards.
• Execute catering events while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Ensure HACCP, sanitation and health department standards are met.
• Train and mentor culinary team members on prep techniques and safety.
• Support rollout of new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Assist with scheduling, coaching, and daily supervision of approximately 70-75 associates.
• Foster a people-first culture focused on collaboration and excellence.
• Support hiring, onboarding and recognition initiatives.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Menu development

Food safety

Communication

Travel

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

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

At Butler University, the Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in supporting culinary operations across residential dining, catering, and retail foodservice environments. This position partners closely with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional food quality, maintain operational excellence, and create a positive experience for guests, students, faculty, and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, leading teams, developing talent, and contributing to innovative dining programs. The Sous Chef will help oversee a large team of associates while ensuring quality, safety, and consistency in all culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and implementation of seasonal offerings.
• Supervise food preparation, production, presentation, and service standards.
• Execute catering events and special functions while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor food costs, inventory levels, purchasing, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support compliance with HACCP, sanitation, food safety, and health department standards.
• Train and mentor culinary team members on food preparation techniques, safety standards, and presentation expectations.
• Assist with rolling out new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams.
• Ensure proper inventory management, receiving practices, and product utilization.
• Support client and guest satisfaction initiatives and respond proactively to operational needs.
• Provide leadership and support for approximately 70-75 associates within the culinary operation.
• Assist with scheduling, coaching, training, performance development, and daily supervision.
• Foster a people-first culture focused on collaboration, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Support hiring, onboarding, employee development, and recognition initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary training and experience.
• 2-3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally to support business needs.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams in a fast-paced operation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, email, and internet-based applications.
• Experience supporting large-scale institutional, campus dining, hospitality, or foodservice operations.
• Catering and event execution experience.
• Batch cooking and high-volume production experience.
• Knowledge of food cost management, purchasing, inventory controls, and labor management.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience implementing new culinary programs and menu concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, guests, and team members.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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, 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.