Sous Chef St Martins University

Position Title:

Sous Chef St Martins University

Salary: $67,500-$87,000

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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!

Bon Appétit Management Company is proud to partner with Saint Martin's University to deliver fresh, scratch-made, locally sourced dining experiences across campus. Our culinary team is committed to crafting exceptional food while supporting sustainable practices, fostering community, and creating memorable hospitality experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

The dining program encompasses a dynamic mix of residential dining, retail operations, convenience services, and a thriving catering program. The operation includes a full-service dining hall, two coffee bar concepts, a campus convenience store, and a diverse catering portfolio ranging from casual meetings to formal university events.

We're seeking a passionate and driven Sous Chef who is ready to lead from the front, inspire culinary excellence, and contribute to a culture built around fresh food, hospitality, teamwork, and innovation.

The Sous Chef serves as a key member of the culinary leadership team, partnering with the Executive Chef and fellow managers to oversee daily food production, team development, quality assurance, and operational execution across multiple dining venues.

This hands-on leadership role requires a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring culinary talent, and is committed to delivering consistently outstanding food and service. The Sous Chef will help ensure successful execution of residential dining, retail food service, and catering operations while maintaining Bon Appétit's high standards for food quality, sustainability, safety, and guest satisfaction.

• Assist the Executive Chef in directing all culinary operations for campus dining and catering.
• Lead daily kitchen production and service while maintaining exceptional standards for food quality, freshness, consistency, and presentation.
• Execute scratch-made menus utilizing seasonal ingredients and locally sourced products whenever possible.
• Support menu development, recipe testing, and implementation of innovative culinary offerings.
• Ensure efficient production planning and execution for breakfast, lunch, dinner, retail food concepts, and special events.
• Maintain high-quality standards while managing a high-volume food service environment.

• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly culinary staff in a supportive and accountable environment.
• Partner with a leadership team consisting of five salaried managers and approximately forty-five team members.
• Provide hands‑on training in culinary techniques, food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and daily staffing deployment.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, engagement, inclusion, and professional growth.

• Support an active catering operation.
• Oversee culinary…