Sous Chef - ByteDance

Compass Group•San Jose, CA

9d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!Job SummaryAs Sous Chef, you will support the day-to-day culinary operations for a high-volume ByteDance dining program. This role operates on a 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM schedule and includes oversight of a food truck operation as part of the overall program. You will assist in menu development, food preparation, and execution while helping lead kitchen staff and ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency. This role is ideal for a hands-on, driven culinary professional with a passion for innovation and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience
Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments
Catering and event execution experience preferred
Strong knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, and cost control
Experience with batch cooking and large-scale operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer systems
ServSafe certification preferred
Ability to participate in client engagement and satisfaction initiatives

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food cost controls and purchasing
Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and daily production
Lead and execute catering events from prep through service
Supervise and train hourly culinary staff to maintain high performance standards
Ensure food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards are consistently met
Support rollout of new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with culinary and marketing teams