Sous Chef - Stanford Graduate School of Business
Position Title: Sous Chef - Stanford Graduate School of Business
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 / 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!
Short Description
The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This position partners closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead culinary teams, and execute innovative menus while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hospitality. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, enjoys mentoring culinary talent, and is passionate about delivering outstanding food for both daily dining and special events.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee the daily operation of the culinary department, ensuring consistent execution and exceptional food quality.
- Supervise, coach, and develop culinary associates while fostering a collaborative and positive kitchen culture.
- Prepare and oversee the production of menu items with a focus on quality, presentation, consistency, and efficiency.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings that reflect current culinary trends and client expectations.
- Execute catering events ranging from intimate meetings to large-scale functions, ensuring flawless preparation and service.
- Support food production planning, ordering, inventory management, and product rotation to maximize quality while minimizing waste.
- Assist in managing food, labor, and operating costs while maintaining financial goals.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Help implement new culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the culinary and operations leadership teams.
- Promote a culture of safety, hospitality, and continuous improvement throughout the kitchen.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary education and experience preferred.
- 3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume foodservice operations.
- Experience in complex foodservice environments such as corporate dining, higher education, healthcare, hotels, or large-scale hospitality operations strongly preferred.
- Catering production and event execution experience is a plus.
- Experience with institutional and batch cooking techniques is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of food quality, menu development, production planning, food costing, sanitation, and presentation.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other basic computer applications.
- ServSafe Certification preferred.
Why Join the Stanford Graduate School of Business?
This is an opportunity to join a premier culinary program serving one of the world's leading business schools. You'll work alongside a talented team committed to innovation, hospitality, and culinary excellence while creating memorable dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests.
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)
- 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: 1545199
Bon Appetit
Allison Murphy
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