Sr 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 encouraged to stay current with culinary trends, be creative, and develop their skills. The Senior Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in operating a high-volume culinary program serving approximately 2,100 transactions daily across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night service. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this hands-on role helps oversee daily kitchen operations and lead and develop approximately 46 culinary employees. The Senior Sous Chef contributes to menu development, production planning, catering execution, food cost management, and maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations for a high-volume program serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night offerings.
- Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to the culinary team, fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Support menu development and menu writing, including seasonal features, daily specials, and catering menus.
- Lead food preparation and production to ensure quality, consistency, presentation standards, and timely service.
- Partner with the catering team to plan and execute events.
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product control to promote efficiency and minimize waste.
- Support food cost management through recipe adherence, portion control, product utilization, and budget awareness.
- Monitor purchasing, receiving, and storage practices to maintain food quality and meet company standards.
- Participate in forecasting, production planning, and labor management.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to implement culinary programs, menus, and operational initiatives.
- Assist in training, mentoring, and developing culinary associates.
- Promote hospitality, culinary excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off, varying by site and 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
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
