Sous Chef

Bon Appetit

We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. 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 our cafés. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translate into exciting opportunities for our people.

Sous Chef

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Our Passion is Food!

As a Sous Chef I, you play a critical role in the overall success of the food program by supporting daily culinary operations with a strong focus on scheduling, menu development, and brand‑aligned execution. You are responsible for ensuring all culinary functions—from planning and production systems to food presentation—meet client expectations, company standards, and brand identity. This role requires a disciplined, process‑driven leader who understands that a strong safety culture and a supportive kitchen community are the foundation of everything we do.

You lead by example, fostering accountability, consistency, and teamwork while delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

• Maintain hyper‑focused oversight of scheduling, ensuring proper staffing levels, labor efficiency, and coverage aligned with operational needs
• Lead menu writing and development, ensuring all menus align with brand standards, marketing initiatives, and client expectations
• Partner with marketing and culinary teams to execute food concepts, station design, and menu rollouts that reinforce brand identity
• Oversee station execution and food concepts, ensuring consistency, quality, and clear ownership at every station
• Develop, implement, and manage production systems and kitchen processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
• Assist in coordinating and actively participating in food preparation while setting standards for technique, presentation, and execution
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and Health Department regulations, reinforcing a safety‑first mindset at all times
• Champion a strong safety culture and inclusive kitchen community, recognizing these as the most important drivers of long‑term success
• Support inventory management, ordering, and food cost controls to meet financial and operational goals
• Train, coach, and develop back‑of‑house associates, reinforcing systems, accountability, and professional growth
• Roll out new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary leadership
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational excellence

• 5+ years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or management role
• Proven experience with scheduling, menu writing, and production systems in a high‑volume or multi‑concept environment
• Strong understanding of brand‑driven food concepts and marketing alignment
• Demonstrated commitment to food safety, sanitation, and building a positive kitchen culture
• Experience across restaurant, hotel, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or related food‑service operations
• Effective leadership, coaching, and team‑development skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel; comfortable with production sheets and scheduling tools
• Serv Safe or Department of Health Certification preferred
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to…