Retail Senior Sous Chef - Union College

Compass Group•City of Schenectady, NY

2d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

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 baked 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! This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryWorking as the Retail Executive Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in driving culinary excellence across Union College’s dynamic retail dining portfolio. This position oversees culinary execution across six distinct retail operations, including a pizza concept, café, convenience market, coffee shop, and a mediterranean dining concept. You will support the successful operation of the culinary department by leading food production, maintaining exceptional quality standards, developing innovative menus, and creating an engaging guest experience across multiple concepts. This role is ideal for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment and enjoys building teams, introducing new ideas, and delivering consistently outstanding food experiences. This is an opportunity to shape the culinary experience at Union College while leading a diverse and exciting portfolio of retail concepts serving the campus community.

Requirements

Progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume, multi-unit retail, hospitality, higher education, or foodservice environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and standard foodservice systems

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Culinary Arts, culinary certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience overseeing diverse retail concepts and branded operations preferred
Strong background in menu development, food costing, production planning, and culinary innovation
Catering and event execution experience preferred
Demonstrated success leading teams in complex foodservice environments
Knowledge of current food, beverage, and campus dining trends with a focus on quality and guest experience
Strong financial acumen and experience managing labor and operational performance metrics
ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Chef and operational leadership to oversee culinary execution across six retail dining locations
Lead and support culinary teams in daily production, preparation, presentation, and service standards across multiple concepts
Develop and implement menus, limited-time offerings, and seasonal programming tailored to each retail venue
Maintain strong food cost, labor cost, purchasing, and inventory controls while achieving financial and operational goals
Ensure consistent food quality, recipe compliance, and adherence to brand standards, including licensed concepts
Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of hourly culinary associates and supervisors
Execute catering and special events as needed while maintaining service excellence across retail operations
Collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to launch new concepts, programs, and campus dining initiatives
Maintain all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards across operations
Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, accountability, and exceptional guest service