Sous Chef

Position Title: Sous Chef – St. Petersburg, FL

Company: Canteen North America

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry‑leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Sous Chef, you assist with the overall success of the food program and oversee culinary functions. The role involves planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while adhering to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. You also motivate, train, and direct back‑of‑house associates to meet operational objectives.

• Coordinate and participate in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Plan and create menus.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary teams.
• Manage cost controls and control expenditures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a management role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• Serv Safe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

• 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

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Apply to Canteen today!