Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. This role involves assisting the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods, coordinating the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assuming responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. The position requires a strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality control, along with previous supervisory and culinary production oversight experience. Bon Appétit Management Company operates over 1,000 cafés nationwide, focusing on socially and environmentally responsible sourcing and scratch cooking with fresh, local ingredients.
Requirements
- Previous supervisory experience is required.
- Culinary production oversight experience is required.
- Customer service experience is required.
- Must have strong knowledge of food safety/sanitation.
- Must have strong knowledge of quality control.
Nice To Haves
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with front‑of‑house and management teams
- Training and Development of Kitchen Staff
- Menu execution and quality control
- Culinary production oversight
- Support operational efficiency and workflow
- Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
- Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
- Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
- Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
- Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils.
- Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
- Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
- Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies.
- Tracks product production, consumption and waste.
- Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
