Senior Sous Chef

Overview

Salary: $65,000 - $73,000 / year

Bon Appetit Management Company is committed to great food and outstanding service. Our managers and chefs stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into our cafes. We operate in contract food service and encourage creativity, risk-taking, and growth for our staff. Our rapidly growing portfolio creates exciting opportunities for our people.

The Senior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations, assisting with menu planning and execution, supervising food production, and ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety. This role supports cost control, inventory and ordering practices, and the execution of catering and special events. The ideal candidate brings progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, preferably in high-volume operations, with strong knowledge of current food trends and working proficiency in computer systems related to financial controls, inventory management, and guest-facing ordering platforms.

• Support the Executive Chef with menu planning, food production, and daily operations
• Supervise food preparation, execution, and presentation
• Assist with cost controls, inventory management, and ordering
• Execute catering and special events
• Support the implementation of new culinary programs
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• High-volume food service experience preferred
• Strong understanding of food trends, quality standards, and cost controls
• Comfort with computer systems related to finance, inventory, and ordering platforms
• Serv Safe certification preferred

• 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. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on 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 for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance laws where applicable.

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

Req : 1499228

Bon Appetit
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