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Bon Appetit Position Title: Sous Chef Pay 12 Reports To: Salary: 70,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 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 Summary In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: u25cf Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. u25cf Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. u25cf Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. u25cf Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Overall Management u25cf Teaches and adheres to Bon Appu00e9titu2019s philosophy, culture and commitment to quality food and exemplary service. u25cf Supports the Executive Chef in having ownership of the Cafu00e9. u25cf Has a Passion for food. u25cf Ensures all products and purchases meet Bon Appetit sustainability guidelines u25cf Has knowledge of and enforces the Client/Bon Appu00e9tit contractual agreement. Employee Relations, Supervision and Development of Staff u25cf Hires, trains and supervises the daily conduct of the staff. u25cf Facilitate training programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of kitchen staff in areas such as food safety, sanitation, and culinary techniques. u25cf Supervises the adherence to proper uniform standards following the employee handbook and established account guidelines. u25cf Serve as a primary point of contact for kitchen staff, addressing their concerns, providing support, and fostering a positive work environment. u25cf Handle employee inquiries, grievances, and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies and procedures. u25cf Manage payroll processes for kitchen staff, ensuring accurate recording of hours worked, overtime, and other relevant data. u25cf Collaborate with the HR department or payroll provider to process payroll in a timely manner and address any payroll-related inquiries or discrepancies. u25cf Manage payroll processes for kitchen staff, ensuring accurate recording of hours worked, overtime, and other relevant data. u25cf Collaborate with the HR department or payroll provider to process payroll in a timely manner and address any payroll-related inquiries or discrepancies. u25cf Ensures that all Hiring and Training standards are met and documented for direct hires, including but not limited to New Hire Packet, Employee/Manager Hand Book Sign off Sheet, Fact Training Completion, and Safety Training. Major Duties Food Programs u25cf Oversees that all Executive Chef menus, programs, concepts, challenges and tasks are carried out in a time effective manner. u25cf Ensures that high quality food items are creatively well prepared and presented in a cost effective manner. u25cf Learns follows and leads the culinary staff in all Bon Appu00e9tit Corporate initiatives including Circle of Responsibility, Low Carbon Diet, and Farm to Fork Programs u25cf Prepares a well balanced menu that meets the cultural and dietary needs of the Cafu00e9 guests. u25cf Meets and exceeds the expectations of the customer and client perceived value. u25cf Ensures that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following bon appu00e9tit purchasing standards and sustainability commitments. u25cf Works with management team to ensure that all display, catering and cafu00e9 culinary set up meet specific account standards. u25cf Makes sure all kitchen waste is disposed of properly in the most sustainable manner as supported by the client Catering u25cf Involved in the planning and execution of menus and events with the Chef and Catering Manager. u25cf Communicates effectively and completely to the teams in which the catering might involve. u25cf Creates a schedule and executes all caterings on time and according to the standards put in place by the chef. u25cf Make sure all orders are placed for caterings. u25cf Maintains an organized plan for weekly caterings u25cf Maintains a strict standard of food quality, temperature and visual appeal. u25cf Makes sure space and availability of equipment necessary for caterings has been established with all employees involved u25cf Review all BEOu2019s with chef for changes u25cf Communicate effectively with catering staff on changes and alterations to menus regarding availability of product, seasonality and preparation Customer Service and Client Relations u25cf Represents the company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer, client and employee interactions u25cf Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner u25cf Communicates with the Client honestly, accurately and in a timely manner. Financial Management and Analysis u25cf Ensures that all culinary personnel follow the proper time and attendance policy u25cf Works with Exec Chef and Cafu00e9 manager to make sure that labor goals are met. u25cf Assists Executive Chef with placing proper orders, sourcing the best local and seasonal foods, and following purchasing guidelines. u25cf Completes inventory on an appropriate schedule u25cf Works with the Executive Chef to ensure that food cost meets budgetary goals each week Kitchen&Cafu00e9 Supervision u25cf Ensures that overall cafu00e9 kitchen space meets the standards as presented in Great Expectations, as well as oversees the daily appearance and upkeep of the kitchen u25cf Supervises the proper garnishing and presentation of food. u25cf Ensures that overall cafu00e9 meets the standards as presented in Great Expectations, as well as oversees the daily appearance of the entire Cafu00e9 u25cf Monitors daily signage for proper spelling and descriptions. Secondary Duties Special Events u25cf Assists Executive Chef&Catering Management team with special events as needed with staff, culinary support Marketing/Sales u25cf Works with Executive Chef or General Manager to plan seasonal tastings of new menu items, solicit feedback from guests. Note: Job duties are subject to change as needed. FOOD AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: u25cf Adheres to all Health Department, OSHA and ADA regulations. u25cf Follows all Safety Manual guidelines. u25cf Develops and revises station specific daily and weekly cleaning checklists and oversees their accomplishment. u25cf Conducts weekly F.A.C.T. meetings, and ensures that regular trainings are occurring in units u25cf Reports any injury, accident and/or food borne illness incident for customers and/or staff accurately and in a timely manner to the General Manager. u25cf Trains all personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils and machinery. Provides safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, chemical control, first aid and CPR. u25cf Attends monthly safety meetings and participates in safety inspections QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. u25cf Has a minimum of 2 years kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary experience in a similar volume, quality food service establishment, u25cf Posses general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices u25cf Has the ability to operate Web based ordering systems, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles. u25cf Proficient with word processing and compose basic email memos u25cf Posses the ability to meet Bon Appu00e9tit unit specific uniform standards for this position. u25cf Utilize all Personal Protective Equipmentu2019s per Bon Appu00e9tit guidelines. u25cf Wear a cut resistant glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument. Apply to Bon Appetit today _Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA._ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( 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 ( for paid time off benefits information. 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 Angelesu2019 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1470703 Bon Appetit BRYAN GONI