Sous Chef (Hourly)

Compass Group • Stanford, CA

13h • $30 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is a central leadership role within the culinary team at Stanford University Athletics, providing direction and coaching to team members to support excellent food and guest experiences. The role oversees culinary standards and operations, including game-day and special-event service, food preparation, sanitation, safety, and team development. The position may also support other Levy locations as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a culinary leadership position.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing administrative tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during event days.
• Ability to work in all weather elements.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule and availability to attend or execute special events outside normal work hours.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• A culinary degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and motivate team members and identify opportunities to improve location operations.
• Monitor food quality and sanitation standards and set the standard for culinary excellence.
• Communicate and monitor par levels.
• Support creation of menu build diagrams and monitor output to ensure standards are followed.
• Ensure routine kitchen management procedures are followed, including opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets, and pest control.
• Create menu specifications as needed.
• Set standards for chef table setups.
• Create prep sheets and line layout diagrams to support consistent and efficient food production.
• Perform daily line checks to verify quality and flavor standards.
• Lead game-day culinary operations.
• Train and coach team members on the menu and general culinary skills.
• Supervise employee breaks to support team well-being.
• Lead pre-shift meetings before events.
• Ensure food ordering, delivery, preparation, transportation, and service meet high standards and Levy sanitation and safety Core Signatures.
• Support other Levy locations as needed.
• Support maintenance and updates of recipes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings through the EVEN app.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Program.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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