Sous Chef (CPU)

Compass Group USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,240 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company in San Jose, CA is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume café. You will oversee food quality, drive culinary process, and mentor a high‑performing kitchen team.

The role collaborates with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities include enforcing safety practices, managing budgets, and sustaining strong relationships with stakeholders, while promoting sustainability and responsible

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Experience: minimum 2 years of kitchen supervisory/leadership in a high‑volume setting.
• Safety: ability to champion and enhance a culture of food and workplace safety.
• Communication: strong written and verbal skills to guide a team.
• Certifications: ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Food & Workplace Safety: manage safety standards and allergen controls.
• Culinary Vision: help execute and refine culinary offerings with precision.
• Operational Flow: follow menus, production guidelines and opening/closing checklists.
• Nourishing Meals: prepare balanced meals to fuel users throughout the day.
• Exceptional Hospitality: maintain engaging guest service across interactions.
• Team Talent: train, coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Sustainable Sourcing: ensure ingredients align with sustainability standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Google Suite

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a Sous Chefposition.
• Location: San Jose, CA
• Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Pay Range: $76240 -78000 Annually

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

We are seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our exceptional Bon Appétit team in a pivotal culinary leadership role.

The Sous Chef is responsible for shaping the daily culinary experience within the café, overseeing all facets of food quality, driving the culinary process, and ensuring the efficiency of service. This position requires an understanding of diverse culinary techniques, an unyielding passion for crafting exceptional dishes, and a strong ability to mentor and inspire a high‑performing kitchen team. On a daily basis, you will manage a wide range of administrative and operational tasks, including the monitoring of the overall budget. Beyond these responsibilities, the Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Chef de Cuisine to cultivate robust relationships with key stakeholders, collectively driving operational excellence and enhancing the overall user experience.

Bon Appétit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day. As the Sous Chef, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well‑being of our guests, our valued team members, and yourself.

The Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Food & Workplace Safety: Rigorously manage workplace and food safety standards, including meticulous allergen management, to ensure the highest levels of guest well‑being and operational safety.
• Culinary Vision: Contribute to the overall dining experience by executing and refining the culinary offerings with precision and creativity.
• Operational Flow:Strictly adhere to all menu, production, and preparation guidelines; diligently follow opening/closing checklists and uphold responsibility guides to maintain seamless operations.
• Nourishing Meals: Prepare and present thoughtfully balanced meals that effectively fuel and delight our users throughout their day.
• Exceptional Hospitality: Set and maintain a consistent expectation of genuinely engaging hospitality across all service interactions.
• Team Talent: Actively train, coach, and develop kitchen team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Sustainable Sourcing: Assist the Chef de Cuisine in ensuring all ingredients and products are procured in alignment with sector and Food purchasing standards, emphasizing our commitment to sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited culinary institution is preferred, not required.
• Culinary Experience: A minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary leadership experience within a similar volume, high‑quality food service establishment.
• Safety Leadership: Demonstrated ability to champion and enhance a culture focused on Food and Workplace Safety.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of inspiring and guiding a team.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in computer and technical skills, including a working knowledge of Google Suite tools.
• Operational Alignment: Passion for the intersection of exceptional food, sustainability, and hospitality.
• Certifications: ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Union Experience: Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 for paid time off benefits information.

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.

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.