Senior Sous Chef - Eckerd College

Compass Group•Saint Petersburg, FL

15d•$65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

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 SummaryThe Senior Sous Chef supports the Chef Manager with daily culinary operations, including food preparation, menu execution, staff training, and cost control. This role ensures high standards for food quality, safety, presentation, and service, and serves as the operational lead in the Chef Manager’s absence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments
Strong leadership and kitchen management background
Knowledge of food trends, costing, and presentation standards
ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
Basic computer skills, including MS Office and Outlook

Responsibilities

Supervise daily food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure quality and consistency
Train, coach, and oversee back-of-house staff
Support menu planning, recipe development, and daily or seasonal specials
Assist with implementing new culinary programs and concepts
Manage inventory, ordering, food waste, and cost controls
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and allergen standards
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and client standards
Lead kitchen operations in the Chef Manager’s absence