Sr Sous Chef

Bon Appétit Management Company; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking a Sr Sous Chef to support daily operations of the Culinary Department in a high-volume, contract food service setting. You will assist in supervision, prep, and cooking while helping to develop menus and oversee cost controls under the Executive Chef.

This role offers opportunities to lead culinary programs and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The position emphasizes creativity, quality, and staying current with culinary trends, with benefits that include health,

Qualifications

• A.O.S. degree or culinary certificate with relevant experience.
• High-volume kitchen management and catering experience are assets.
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls, sanitation, and presentation.
• Comfort with computer use including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision, preparation, and cooking of various items.
• Support menu development with the Executive Chef and culinary team.
• Help manage cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Plan and execute catering events and roll out culinary programs.

Education

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appetit

Position Title: Sr Sous Chef

Salary: 85,000-90,000

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

Working as the Senior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may be responsible for the supervision of hourly associates and working with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key 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 execute catering events


• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required 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 patient satisfaction programs/activities


• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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 to be performed Remotely, time off benefits information is available.

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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.