Senior Sous Chef - Rhodes College

Compass Group•Memphis, TN

11d•$75,000 - $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 Senior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary operations for Rhodes College. This role plays a key part in food production, menu execution, catering, and team leadership. The Senior Sous Chef helps ensure high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation while maintaining food safety and cost controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys mentoring kitchen teams.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or certificate (A.O.S. preferred) or equivalent professional experience
Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience
Catering experience preferred
Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred
Institutional or batch cooking experience a plus
Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food quality, production standards, sanitation, and cost controls
Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email
ServSafe certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in the overall management of the culinary department
Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and daily food preparation
Supervise, train, and support hourly culinary associates
Execute daily service and catered events with a focus on quality and presentation
Assist with food ordering, inventory, and cost control initiatives
Help implement new culinary programs and concepts in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards