Sous Chef II — Corporate Dining Leader

Compass Group USA; West Goshen Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

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

Compass Group USA in West Chester, PA is seeking a Sous Chef II to support the food program and lead culinary operations on site. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and ensuring adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and Eurest standards.

You will also mentor back-of-house staff, ensure consistent food quality and presentation, and contribute to cost controls and program improvements in a fast-paced corporate dining environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the supervisory or lead level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost controls

Training & coaching

Food safety

Production coordination

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Compass Group USA in West Chester, PA is seeking a Sous Chef II to support the food program and lead culinary operations on site. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and ensuring adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and Eurest standards.

You will also mentor back-of-house staff, ensure consistent food quality and presentation, and contribute to cost controls and program improvements in a fast-paced corporate dining environment.