Sous Chef - ByteDance
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 / year
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, 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!
Job Summary
As Sous Chef, you will support the day-to-day culinary operations for a high-volume ByteDance dining program. This role operates on a 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM schedule and includes oversight of a food truck operation as part of the overall program. You will assist in menu development, food preparation, and execution while helping lead kitchen staff and ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency. This role is ideal for a hands-on, driven culinary professional with a passion for innovation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food cost controls and purchasing
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and daily production
• Lead and execute catering events from prep through service
• Supervise and train hourly culinary staff to maintain high performance standards
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards are consistently met
• Support rollout of new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with culinary and marketing teams
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments
• Catering and event execution experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, and cost control
• Experience with batch cooking and large-scale operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Ability to participate in client engagement and satisfaction initiatives
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.
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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.
- 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 be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1512671
Bon Appetit
Tyler Justus
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