Sous Chef
About The Position
Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in its café in Mountain View, California. The role shapes the daily dining experience by overseeing food quality, driving culinary execution, and ensuring efficient service. The Sous Chef uses diverse culinary techniques and creativity while mentoring and developing a high-performing kitchen team. The position also includes administrative and operational responsibilities, including monitoring the overall budget. The Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Chef de Cuisine to build relationships with key stakeholders and support operational excellence and an enhanced user experience. The role champions workplace and food safety, including allergen management, and supports the client food program’s vision of inspiring food choices and using food experiences to help develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The stated salary range is $76,240–$78,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary leadership experience in a similar-volume, high-quality food service establishment.
- Demonstrated ability to champion and enhance a culture focused on food and workplace safety.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Google Suite tools.
- Passion for exceptional food, sustainability, and hospitality.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe Certification is preferred.
- Experience managing in a union environment is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage workplace and food safety standards, including allergen management.
- Execute and refine culinary offerings with precision and creativity.
- Follow menu, production, preparation, opening, and closing guidelines and responsibility guides.
- Prepare and present balanced meals for café users.
- Maintain genuinely engaging hospitality across service interactions.
- Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members, fostering continuous learning and growth.
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine in procuring ingredients and products according to sector and food program purchasing standards, emphasizing sustainability.
- Monitor the overall budget and handle administrative and operational tasks.
- Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to develop relationships with key stakeholders and support operational excellence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- 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
- May be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
