SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee meal

Shift premium up to $3.25/hour

Career advancement

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef for a full-time role at SCAD in Savannah, GA. The position supports the Executive Chef, coordinates kitchen staff, and ensures timely preparation and service of meals.

Requires prior cooking, batch cooking, supervisory experience, and flexibility for night and weekend shifts. Perks include free parking, employee meals, a shift premium up to $3.25/hour, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking, batch-cooking, professional kitchen, culinary, and supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, and reviews.
• Stores food in designated areas following all safety procedures and sanitation standards.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils; keeps area clean during service.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Skills

Cooking

Batch-cooking

Supervisory experience

Job description

Bon Appetit

• We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position.
• Location : SCAD - 231 West Boundary Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule : Full time; Five days a week, hours may vary. Night and weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement : Previous cooking, batch-cooking, professional kitchen, culinary, and supervisory experience is required.
• Perks : Free parking and employee meal! Shift premium (up to $3.25 extra/hour)! Career advancement!
• Fixed Pay Rate : $22.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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

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.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

Job Summary

Summary: Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: 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 the following benefits to associates: 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

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.

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.