Catering Sous Chef - ServiceNow

Compass Group•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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 SummaryThe Sous Chef supports the successful operation of the Culinary Department, assisting the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, menu development, food preparation, and staff supervision. This role plays a key part in executing a high-volume catering program generating approximately $2.4M in annual revenue, leading a catering team of 15 associates. Responsibilities include producing and executing catering events, maintaining quality and presentation standards, supporting ordering and cost controls, and helping roll out new culinary programs. This is an ideal opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent culinary experience
Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
Catering experience preferred
Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred
Institutional or batch cooking experience a plus
Strong knowledge of culinary and catering trends, food safety, and cost controls
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and basic computer systems
Willingness to participate in client satisfaction initiatives
ServSafe certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef with food and labor cost controls and overall budget management
Support menu planning, development, and daily execution
Produce and execute catering events for a high-volume operation
Supervise and support hourly culinary associates
Maintain standards for food quality, sanitation, and presentation
Support rollout of new culinary programs in partnership with corporate culinary and marketing teams