Full-Time Sous Chef

Position Title: Sous Chef Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! 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. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email . As a Sous Chef, 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. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef 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 the customers, clients, and management.

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. 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the supervisory or lead 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. Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills. Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel. Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred. Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. Medical Dental Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.