Pastry Sous Chef
$76K - $80K/yr
Pastry Sous Chef (Meadow Point) Salary: $76,240 - $80,000 / year Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
$76K - $80K/yr
Pastry Sous Chef (Meadow Point) Salary: $76,240 - $80,000 / year Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
$76K - $80K/yr
Pastry Sous Chef (Meadow Point) Salary: $76,240 - $80,000 / year Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$76K - $80K/yr
Pastry Sous Chef (Meadow Point) Salary: $76,240 - $80,000 / year Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$76K - $80K/yr
Pastry Sous Chef (Meadow Point) Salary: $76,240 - $80,000 / year Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
La Mirada, CA · On-site
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
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La Mirada, CA · On-site
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
La Mirada, CA · On-site
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
La Mirada, CA · On-site
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
La Mirada, CA · On-site
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
La Mirada, CA · On-site
$72K - $99K/yr
Executive Chef Salary: 110,000-115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Foster City, CA · On-site
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
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Foster City, CA · On-site
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Foster City, CA · On-site
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Foster City, CA · On-site
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Catering Sous Chef Salary: 85,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Malibu, CA · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
Sous Chef Pepperdine University Salary: 75,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Malibu, CA · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
Sous Chef Pepperdine University Salary: 75,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Big Sur, CA · On-site
$58K - $79K/yr
This role serves on the culinary management team as an on the floor leader in the kitchen and reports to the Chef and F&B Manager. Responsible for supporting and ensuring food safety and culinary ...
Big Sur, CA · On-site
$58K - $79K/yr
This role serves on the culinary management team as an on the floor leader in the kitchen and reports to the Chef and F&B Manager. Responsible for supporting and ensuring food safety and culinary ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$84K - $116K/yr
Executive Catering Chef Salary: 100,000-116,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
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Mountain View, CA · On-site
$84K - $116K/yr
Executive Catering Chef Salary: 100,000-116,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Malibu, CA · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
Sous Chef Pepperdine University Salary: 75,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Quick apply
Malibu, CA · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
Sous Chef Pepperdine University Salary: 75,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Malibu, CA · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
Sous Chef Pepperdine University Salary: 75,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Malibu, CA · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
Sous Chef Pepperdine University Salary: 75,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$58K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$58K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Quick apply
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$84K - $116K/yr
Executive Catering Chef Salary: 100,000-116,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$84K - $116K/yr
Executive Catering Chef Salary: 100,000-116,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
Catering Sous Chef ServiceNow Salary: 80,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...
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$76K - $80K/yr
Full-time
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Position Title: Pastry Sous Chef (Meadow Point)
Salary: $76,240 - $80,000 / year
Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA
Hours: Sunday-Thursday with a 5:00AM start time
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!
We are seeking a dynamic Pastry Sous Chef to join our exceptional Bon Appétit team in a pivotal culinary leadership role.
The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for shaping the daily culinary experience within the café, overseeing all facets of food quality, driving the culinary process, and ensuring the efficiency of service. This position requires an understanding of diverse culinary techniques, an unyielding passion for crafting exceptional dishes, and a strong ability to mentor and inspire a high-performing kitchen team. On a daily basis, you will manage a wide range of administrative and operational tasks, including the monitoring of the overall budget. Beyond these responsibilities, the Pastry Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Chef de Cuisine to cultivate robust relationships with key stakeholders, collectively driving operational excellence and enhancing the overall user experience.
Bon Appétit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day. As the Pastry Sous Chef, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well-being of our guests, our valued team members, and yourself.
The Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
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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.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1560834
Bon Appetit
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