Sous Chef: Lead a Dynamic, Quality-Focused Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Eurest unit in Redwood City, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on quality and innovation. You will train staff, ensure safety procedures, and assist with menu execution in a high-standard corporate dining setting.

The role requires strong culinary leadership, ability to manage in chefs' absence, and flexibility to work evenings or events. Competitive salary is offered with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Eurest.

Qualifications

• Previous sous chef or strong culinary leadership experience.
• Strong food knowledge.
• Food handlers/serve safe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate culinary team.
• Maintain high standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Assist in menu creation, execution, prep, order, and inventory.
• Manage kitchen operations in chefs' absence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Help create a positive and professional team environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food knowledge

Serv-Safe certified

Job description

Compass Group USA's Eurest unit in Redwood City, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on quality and innovation. You will train staff, ensure safety procedures, and assist with menu execution in a high-standard corporate dining setting.

The role requires strong culinary leadership, ability to manage in chefs' absence, and flexibility to work evenings or events. Competitive salary is offered with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Eurest.