Sous Chef — High-Volume Campus Kitchen Leader

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a Sous Chef to lead USC Hospitality’s high-volume kitchen across our dining venues. You will guide, motivate, and educate staff while maintaining exceptional service for students, athletes, faculty, and guests.

You will supervise training, scheduling, and daily operations, manage food costs, oversee menu planning and plate presentation, and enforce safety regulations in alignment with USC’s values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent culinary training.
• Strong leadership experience in high-volume, full-service kitchen.
• Knowledge of local, state health and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to supervise and train other workers.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff to ensure adherence to USC Hospitality and Health Department standards.
• Assign duties daily/weekly using checklists and side work.
• Direct, guide, and motivate staff to meet production and sales goals.
• Train, coach, and counsel employees; conduct weekly staff meetings.
• Plan menus and plate presentations; cost out specials and menu items.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Specialized or technical training

Tools

CBORD

Job description

The University of Southern California is seeking a Sous Chef to lead USC Hospitality’s high-volume kitchen across our dining venues. You will guide, motivate, and educate staff while maintaining exceptional service for students, athletes, faculty, and guests.

You will supervise training, scheduling, and daily operations, manage food costs, oversee menu planning and plate presentation, and enforce safety regulations in alignment with USC’s values.