Sous Chef CPU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Group, North America is hiring a Sous Chef for their San Jose, CA location. This role involves shaping the culinary experience and overseeing food quality while managing a high-performing kitchen team. The Sous Chef will ensure operational excellence and champion workplace safety.

The ideal candidate has culinary supervisory experience and a passion for exceptional food and hospitality. Full-time positions come with extensive benefits, including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience in a high-quality food service establishment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance a culture focused on safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace and food safety standards.
• Refine culinary offerings with precision and creativity.
• Prepare and present balanced meals for users.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Mentoring

Communication skills

Food safety

Sustainable sourcing

Education

Degree from accredited culinary institution

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Bon Appetit

• We are hiring immediately for a Sous Chef position.

• Location : San Jose, CA

• Schedule : Sunday through Thursday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

• Pay Range : $76,240 – $78,000 Annually

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, they will manage a wide range of administrative and operational tasks, including monitoring the overall budget. The Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Chef de Cuisine to cultivate robust relationships with key stakeholders, collectively driving operational excellence and enhancing the guest experience.

Bon Appetit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which the Sous Chef will champion daily. They will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well‑being of guests and team members.

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 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 industry standards, emphasizing sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited culinary institution is preferred, not required.
• Culinary Experience: Minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience in 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 with 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 Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits. Full‑time and part‑time positions offer a 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 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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. The company reserves the right to modify or change 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 relevant Fair Chance Ordinances.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.