Sous Chef II: Lead Kitchen Innovator & Menu Builder

Bon Appétit Management Company; Berrien Springs (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a Sous Chef II in Berrien Springs, MI, with a salary range of $55,000 to $60,000. The role focuses on supporting the overall food program, planning, ordering, and supervising kitchen staff to meet quality standards.

This position requires strong culinary leadership, menu planning, cost controls, and adherence to health regulations. Bon Appétit emphasizes growth, learning opportunities, and a robust benefits program for full-time and part-time staff.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year in a supervisory/lead role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, safety, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various items.
• Assist with planning and creating menus.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Assist with cost controls and expenditure management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Production planning

Leadership / coaching

ServSafe certified

MS Office / Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a Sous Chef II in Berrien Springs, MI, with a salary range of $55,000 to $60,000. The role focuses on supporting the overall food program, planning, ordering, and supervising kitchen staff to meet quality standards.

This position requires strong culinary leadership, menu planning, cost controls, and adherence to health regulations. Bon Appétit emphasizes growth, learning opportunities, and a robust benefits program for full-time and part-time staff.