SOUS CHEF - PRINCETON, NJ

Eurest USA; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Eurest USA in Princeton, NJ is hiring a Sous Chef I to lead culinary operations in a corporate dining setting. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while upholding client culture, Health Department regulations, and Eurest standards of quality and presentation.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, coordinating menus, managing food costs, and contributing to program development with the culinary and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in corporate dining, hotels, or healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and presentation.
• Ability to plan and distribute production sheets.
• ServSafe or health department certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Oversee culinary functions and ensure adherence to client culture and guidelines.
• Motivate, train, and direct back-of-house staff.
• Coordinate with marketing and culinary teams to roll out new programs.
• Control costs and manage expenditure.

Skills

Culinary experience

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Staff supervision

MS Office / Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Position Title

SOUS CHEF – PRINCETON, NJ

Salary

$55,000 - $59,000

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation’s largest and most-prestigious companies – in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest’s leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world‑class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on‑site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing, and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results.

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation, including adherence to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back‑of‑house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or performed remotely, view paid time off benefits information at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We consider employment for all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal or driving history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Ordinances and the New York Fair Chance Act. Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.