Sous Chef

Bon Appétit Management Company; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking a Sous Chef in Sunnyvale, CA to manage culinary operations for a facility. You will assist in supervising, preparing, and cooking diverse items, and help develop daily menu items with preparation and garnishment.

This role offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial culinary environment and opportunities to lead in collaboration with the Executive Chef. The position emphasizes cost controls, menu development, and occasional catering leadership, with a focus on delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required or preferred.
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience desired.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation and presentation is important.
• Proficiency with computers; MS Office, Outlook, email, Internet required.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditure management for the account.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Prepares and executes catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Food cost controls

Sanitation knowledge

Client satisfaction programs

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Bon Appetit

Position Title

Sous Chef

Salary

71,000-78,000

Company Overview

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to great food and outstanding service. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries; instead, chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. As a restaurant company operating in contract food service, you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to staff growth, trying new things, and learning.

Job Summary

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items with their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and work with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and executes catering events
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E‑mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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

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.