Sous Chef

Metz Culinary Management • Ave Maria, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Metz Culinary Management is seeking a culinary leader to join the dining team at Ave Maria University. The Sous Chef works hand in hand with the Executive Chef to elevate the university’s dining experience in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting. The role calls for a hands-on leader who takes pride in their craft, enjoys food, raises expectations, and contributes to a culture of fun, creativity, and growth through a mentoring management style. The posting also describes the opening as a Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager.

The ideal candidate brings solid kitchen leadership experience, strong culinary training, and a passion for current, trending, and diverse menus. Experience in contract dining food service—such as hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining—is desired. Metz describes itself as a family-driven company focused on restaurant-inspired hospitality, quality, and service, with more than 7,000 team members.

Requirements

• Three to five or more years of supervisory experience or experience as a Sous Chef.
• High-volume food service background.
• Impeccable communication skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant management.
• Thorough knowledge of menu implementation and strong presentation ideas.
• Catering experience.
• Solid kitchen leadership experience.
• Culinary training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contract dining food service, such as hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining.
• A culinary degree is strongly preferred.
• A strong supervisor with solid culinary training who is ready for the next step is considered an ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work hand in hand with the Executive Chef to improve Ave Maria University’s dining experience.
• Provide culinary leadership and contribute to a culture of fun, creativity, and growth.
• Lead by example and help raise standards and expectations.
• Implement menus with strong presentation.
• Support food service in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed