Sous Chef: Lead Menu Creation & High-Volume Kitchen

Compass Group USA; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating as Bon Appétit Management Company, seeks a Sous Chef in New Albany, OH to lead culinary operations and menu development. You will supervise and assist with preparation, cost controls, and the creation of daily menus, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on new culinary programs.

The role requires strong kitchen leadership, attention to quality, and the ability to manage high-volume foodservice operations. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• 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

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

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

ServSafe certified

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook

Tools

High-volume, complex foodservice operations

Institutional and batch cooking experiences

Food and catering trends knowledge

Job description

Compass Group USA, operating as Bon Appétit Management Company, seeks a Sous Chef in New Albany, OH to lead culinary operations and menu development. You will supervise and assist with preparation, cost controls, and the creation of daily menus, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on new culinary programs.

The role requires strong kitchen leadership, attention to quality, and the ability to manage high-volume foodservice operations. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits.