Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group • San Francisco, CA

8d • $87,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. It coordinates kitchen personnel, supports planning and cost controls, and helps deliver high-quality, creatively prepared food in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or a related field; or an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training.
• 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer-service, and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of food cost and its relationship to a kitchen, product, and quality identification.
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and the Internet.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-volume, complex food-service operations is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch-cooking experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of kitchen personnel engaged in food-service preparation.
• Ensure high-quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Support management of cost controls and control account expenditures.
• Roll out new culinary programs with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Supervise co-workers to ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and sanitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death coverage
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible time off
• Holiday time off, varying by site and 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
• Other paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior