Sous Chef - Manchester, NH

Compass Group•Manchester, NH

12d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience within a high-volume corporate environment. You’ll collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to bring creative, fresh menus to life, oversee daily food preparation and presentation, and help lead and inspire the culinary team. This role also supports ordering, catering events, and the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Nice To Haves

A.S. or equivalent experience
At least 3 years of high-volume culinary/kitchen management experience
Experience in high-volume food contract management operations, corporate dining, country clubs, and in fine dining settings- highly desirable
Catering experience required
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 PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
ServSafe certified - highly desirable
Ideal candidate should reside or be within commutable distance to the Manchester, NH area

Responsibilities

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