Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Catering

Bon Appétit Management Company; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company in Savannah, GA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure quality, consistency, and cost effectiveness across the Culinary Department.

You will assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu development and ordering for catering events. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produces and execute catering events.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team.

Skills

Catering experience

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food cost controls

Sanitation knowledge

Client satisfaction programs

ServSafe certification

Team supervision

Computers familiarity

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company in Savannah, GA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure quality, consistency, and cost effectiveness across the Culinary Department.

You will assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu development and ordering for catering events. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.