Senior Sushi Sous Chef - Nvidia

Compass Group•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$90,000 - $105,000

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 Sushi Sous Chef supports the Campus Executive Chef, Sushi and Asian Programming in leading sushi focused culinary operations across campus. This role plays a key part in the expansion of sushi offerings and provides daily support to campus cafés, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation. The position oversees sushi production, menu execution, food safety, and team supervision while delivering a strong guest experience. Schedule is typically 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with flexibility to support PM catering events as needed.

Nice To Haves

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate with relevant experience
Progressive culinary and kitchen leadership experience, preferably in sushi focused or high volume environments
Strong sushi knife skills and knowledge of traditional and contemporary sushi techniques
Experience in complex foodservice operations
Catering experience preferred
Knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, and food cost controls
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and general computer systems
ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Campus Executive Chef with oversight of sushi and kitchen operations across campus cafés
Lead daily sushi preparation and execution, maintaining high standards for quality, freshness, and presentation
Assist with planning and developing sushi and Asian inspired menu offerings to support program growth
Supervise and mentor hourly culinary associates
Manage food cost controls, inventory, and ordering processes
Support sushi production for catering, including action stations and high level C suite events
Execute catering functions with precision, creativity, and professionalism
Assist with rollout of new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and production standards