Sous Chef Pepperdine University

Compass Group•Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, CA

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Bon Appetit Management Company, we are passionate about food and outstanding service. Unlike traditional contract food service companies, we empower our chefs and managers to stay current with culinary trends and bring innovative dishes to our cafes. We do not use standardized recipes or central commissaries, allowing for creativity and risk-taking. Our rapid growth and diverse accounts provide exciting opportunities for staff development and learning. This Sous Chef position at Pepperdine University is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional to contribute to the successful operation of the Culinary Department.

Requirements

A.S. or equivalent experience
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
Produces and execute catering events
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team