Senior Sous Chef - Eckerd College

Bon Appetit

Salary: $65,000 - $68,000 / year

Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service, giving chefs and managers freedom to be creative and stay abreast of current culinary trends. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can.

Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translate into exciting opportunities for our people.

The Senior Sous Chef supports the Chef Manager with daily culinary operations, including food preparation, menu execution, staff training, and cost control. This role ensures high standards for food quality, safety, presentation, and service, and serves as the operational lead in the Chef Manager’s absence.

• Supervise daily food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure quality and consistency
• Train, coach, and oversee back-of-house staff
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and daily or seasonal specials
• Assist with implementing new culinary programs and concepts
• Manage inventory, ordering, food waste, and cost controls
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and allergen standards
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and client standards
• Lead kitchen operations in the Chef Manager’s absence

• Experience in high-volume, complex food service environments
• Strong leadership and kitchen management background
• Knowledge of food trends, costing, and presentation standards
• Serv Safe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and Outlook

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic 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,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance ordinances.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req : 1500601

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