Sous Chef

Bon Appetit

Salary: $55,000 - $57,000 / year

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to 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!

The Sous Chef supports the overall success of the culinary program by assisting with daily kitchen operations, food production, menu planning, and inventory management. This role ensures all culinary standards are met, including compliance with client expectations, health department regulations, and company guidelines for quality, freshness, and presentation. The Sous Chef also trains, develops, and leads back‑of‑house team members to deliver an excellent dining experience for guests and clients.

• Participate in and support the preparation, cooking, and presentation of daily menu items.
• Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and new program rollouts in partnership with culinary and marketing teams.
• Support cost control efforts, including ordering, inventory, waste management, and overall food cost oversight.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the operation.

• Five years of culinary experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or similar food service environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food trends, production planning, sanitation, safety, and cost controls.
• Ability to create and distribute production sheets and manage kitchen workflows.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team‑development skills.
• Serv Safe or DOH certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel.
• Associate 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req