Sous Chef Manager Trine University

Bon Appetit Sous Chef Manager

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Job Summary

Trine University is seeking a driven and collaborative Sous Chef Manager to help lead the daily culinary operations for our residential dining program. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who enjoys mentoring teams, creating exceptional dining experiences, and contributing to an innovative campus food program. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in scratch cooking, menu development, and product costing, along with a commitment to food quality, kitchen safety, and developing culinary talent. You'll work alongside the Executive Chef to execute diverse menus, maintain high operational standards, and foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring consistent execution of high-quality food production.
• Participate in menu planning and recipe development with an emphasis on creativity, seasonality, nutrition, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize product costing and food cost analysis to support budget goals while maintaining quality and value.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and ordering to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop culinary team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate and reinforce proper culinary techniques, knife skills, cooking methods, and industry terminology through hands-on leadership.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, HACCP compliance, and workplace safety.
• Assist with production scheduling and preparation while ensuring recipes, portions, and presentation standards are consistently followed.
• Support special events, catering functions, and campus programs as needed.
• Partner with leadership to implement new culinary initiatives and enhance the overall dining experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 - 2 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice operations such as higher education, corporate dining, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, product costing, inventory management, and food cost controls.
• Thorough understanding of culinary techniques, cooking methods, ingredients, and industry terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop culinary staff while fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and kitchen safety best practices.
• Experience creating production schedules and managing kitchen workflow.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary education preferred.

What You'll Bring:

• Passion for preparing exceptional food and delivering memorable dining experiences.
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to mentoring and developing others.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance quality, efficiency, and financial performance.
• Creativity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• A commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience for the Rhodes College community.

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

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Req ID: 1561315