Sous Chef - University of San Francisco

Sous Chef – University of San Francisco – Bon Appétit Management Company

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 / year.

Location: University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary operations for the University of San Francisco. This role is responsible for food preparation, menu execution, catering production, and supervising kitchen staff while maintaining high standards for quality, food safety, and cost control. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on culinary professional with experience in high‑volume food service and a collaborative, energetic approach.

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and staff supervision.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation.
• Prepare and execute daily meals and catering events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Help manage food costs, inventory, and ordering.
• Support the rollout of new culinary programs in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams.
• Participate in client satisfaction initiatives and campus events.

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressive kitchen or culinary leadership experience.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Experience in high‑volume, complex food service environments.
• Institutional or batch cooking experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food quality, production standards, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and email.
• Serv Safe certification strongly preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD.
• Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off.
• 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 be performed remotely, additional benefit information is available at the provided link.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their 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.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Tyler Justus – Bon Appetit Management Company

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