Sous Chef: Creative Menu Leader & Cost Control

Compass Group USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health & Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a facility. You will supervise and assist in the preparation, cooking, and menu development, and work with the Executive Chef to deliver high-quality, creative cuisine.

This role requires leadership in a high-volume kitchen, strong food cost controls, and comfort with computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Culinary knowledge and ServSafe certification are highly valued, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• 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; 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control 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.

Skills

Menu planning

Cost controls

Sanitation

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department for a facility. You will supervise and assist in the preparation, cooking, and menu development, and work with the Executive Chef to deliver high-quality, creative cuisine.

This role requires leadership in a high-volume kitchen, strong food cost controls, and comfort with computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Culinary knowledge and ServSafe certification are highly valued, with opportunities for