SOUS CHEF (CORPORATE CATERING & EVENTS) - PARSIPPANY, NJ
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 a/year, depending on experience
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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
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Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
Job Summary:
The Sous Chef supports in executing elevated, executive-level corporate catering within a fast-paced, high-volume drop-off operation for Martin & Fitch Catering. This role leads daily kitchen production to ensure consistency, refined presentation, and on-time delivery, while managing prep schedules, inventory, and back-of-house staff. Working closely with logistics and culinary leadership, the Sous Chef maintains strict food safety standards, adapts quickly to changing demand, and upholds brand quality in a deadline-driven corporate environment.
Desired Skills:
• 5+ years of professional culinary experience, including a minimum of 2–3 years in a Sous Chef or senior leadership role
• Proven background in executive-level corporate catering, premium drop-off service, luxury events, or high-end commissary operations
• Demonstrated ability to execute refined, presentation-driven menus at scale while maintaining consistency and brand standards
• Advanced knowledge of production planning, recipe scaling, and batch execution for complex, multi-menu daily service
• Experience leading, coaching, and holding teams accountable in deadline-driven, high-expectation environments
• Exceptional attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and visual presentation appropriate for executive clients
• Strong command of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols; ability to enforce standards consistently across teams
• Proven experience managing inventory, par levels, ordering, and food cost controls with a strategic approach to waste reduction
• Ability to anticipate operational challenges and proactively adjust staffing, prep schedules, and workflow to meet exact delivery timelines
• Highly organized with excellent time-management and prioritization skills
• Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with culinary leadership, logistics, and client-facing teams
• Professional presence and discretion consistent with executive-level corporate environments
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekdays, and weekends as business needs require
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting C-suite, board-level, or high-profile corporate clients
• Background in fine dining, contract foodservice management companies, luxury hospitality, or chef-driven catering brands
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training
• ServSafe Manager certification
• Experience working in multi-unit, large-scale corporate foodservice or premium catering operations
• Familiarity with allergen management, dietary accommodations, and specialized corporate client requirements
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems, inventory software, or production tracking tools
• Demonstrated contribution to process improvement, operational efficiencies, or quality assurance initiatives
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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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