Sous Chef

Compass Group•Cleveland, OH

9d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Bon Appetit Management Company, we are committed to great food and outstanding service. We encourage creativity and innovation, allowing chefs and managers to bring cutting-edge food into their cafes without standardized recipes or central commissaries. As a restaurant company operating in contract food service, we offer the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are dedicated to the growth, learning, and development of our staff, and our rapid growth provides exciting opportunities for our people.

Requirements

5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the supervisory or lead level.
Experience in higher education, high volume, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.

Nice To Haves

Union experience is a plus.
ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions.
Assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
Adhering to the client's culture and guidelines, the Health Department's regulations, and the company's standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation.
Motivating, training, developing, and directing back of house associates in preparing and cooking foods.
Coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
Assisting with planning and creating menus.
Rolling out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
Assisting with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
Performing other duties as assigned.