Sous Chef - SCAD
Position Title: Sous Chef - SCAD
Salary: $55,000 - $57,000 / 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!
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Join the culinary team at the Savannah College of Art and Design and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for a vibrant campus community known for creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are seeking a passionate and driven Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations across a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment.
In this role, you will partner closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to oversee food production, ensure quality and consistency, and lead back-of-house operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong culinary skills, a commitment to food safety and hospitality, and a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food production, and service execution
- Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal culinary initiatives
- Coordinate and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality food offerings
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
- Maintain consistency in food quality, freshness, and presentation standards
- Assist with ordering, inventory management, and cost control initiatives
- Support implementation of new culinary programs and promotions in partnership with culinary and marketing teams
- Train, coach, and motivate culinary team members to maintain operational excellence
- Help manage production schedules, prep lists, and production sheets to support efficient kitchen operations
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- Experience in high-volume food service environments such as restaurants, hotels, higher education, healthcare, corporate dining, or related operations
- Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food quality standards, sanitation, safety, and cost controls
- Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Experience with inventory management and production planning
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- ServSafe Certification or local Department of Health certification preferred
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
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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)
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
- 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.
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