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Bon Appétit Management Company

Senior Sous Chef - Rhodes College

Bon Appétit Management Company, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Senior Sous Chef – Rhodes College We invite you to apply for the

Senior Sous Chef – Rhodes College

position at

Bon Appétit Management Company .

2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

Salary:

$75,000 - $85,000 / year

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to great food and outstanding service. We do not use 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 our cafés. As a restaurant company operating in contract food service, you will enjoy freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We support staff growth, experimentation, and learning. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts create exciting opportunities.

Job Summary The Senior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary operations for Rhodes College. This role plays a key part in food production, menu execution, catering, and team leadership. The Senior Sous Chef helps ensure high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation while maintaining food safety and cost controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated culinary professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and mentors kitchen teams.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in overall management of the culinary department

Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and daily food preparation

Supervise, train, and support hourly culinary associates

Execute daily service and catered events with a focus on quality and presentation

Assist with food ordering, inventory, and cost control initiatives

Help implement new culinary programs and concepts in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary degree or certificate (A.O.S. preferred) or equivalent professional experience

Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience

Catering experience preferred

Experience in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred

Institutional or batch cooking experience a plus

Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food quality, production standards, sanitation, and cost controls

Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email

ServSafe certification strongly preferred

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req ID: 1492927

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