Senior Sous Chef - Obama Presidential Center

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

2d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations at the Obama Presidential Center. This role oversees food preparation, supervises culinary staff, and helps deliver high-quality food across café, retail, and catering operations. The Senior Sous Chef plays a key role in menu development, culinary execution, cost control, and maintaining strong food safety and sanitation standards. The position requires flexibility to work Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate with relevant experience
Progressive experience in kitchen leadership or culinary supervision
Experience supporting catering or large scale events
Background in high volume or complex foodservice operations preferred
Knowledge of food trends, production methods, food cost control, and presentation
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and basic computer systems
ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in managing day to day culinary operations and kitchen staff
Supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistent quality
Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal menu updates
Execute catering and special events with a focus on quality and efficiency
Monitor food cost, inventory, and purchasing to support budget targets
Train and develop hourly culinary associates
Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
Partner with the culinary and marketing teams to implement new culinary programs