Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader Focused on Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our San Jose café. The role centers on food quality, menu execution, and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team, with daily oversight of culinary processes and budgets.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, staff training, and ensuring exceptional hospitality while maintaining allergen controls and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated commitment to food and workplace safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for delivering hospitality and sustainable food programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food quality and culinary process.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff for high performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and allergen management.
• Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine to drive operational excellence.
• Manage administrative tasks and budgeting related to the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Operational alignment

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our San Jose café. The role centers on food quality, menu execution, and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team, with daily oversight of culinary processes and budgets.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, staff training, and ensuring exceptional hospitality while maintaining allergen controls and sustainability goals.