Sous Chef
About The Position
Bon Appetit Management Company is a contract food service restaurant company focused on great food and outstanding service. Its chefs and managers are expected to follow current culinary trends and bring creative food to its cafes, with opportunities to experiment, learn, and grow. The Sous Chef assists with the success of the food program and oversees culinary functions. The role supports planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while ensuring compliance with client culture and guidelines, Health Department regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. The Sous Chef also motivates, trains, develops, and directs back-of-house associates to meet operational objectives and satisfy customers, clients, and management.
Requirements
- Five years of previous culinary management experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
- Understanding of P&L and food cost management.
Nice To Haves
- Catering experience.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience.
- ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
- Assist with planning and creating menus.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
- Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
- Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates.
- Support planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Additional paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
