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Compass Group

Sous Chef- Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI

$60K - $65K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 / Year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef

Beloit, WI

$52K - $55K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $52,000 to $55,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef

Beloit, WI · On-site

$52K - $55K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $52,000 to $55,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Bon Appetit

Sous Chef

Beloit, WI · On-site

$52K - $55K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $52,000 to $55,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef

Beloit, WI · On-site

$52K - $55K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $52,000 to $55,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Bon Appetit

Culinary Systems Chef

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Culinary Systems Chef Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Culinary Systems Chef

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Culinary Systems Chef Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Culinary Systems Chef

Kenosha, WI

$75K - $80K/yr

Culinary Systems Chef Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Culinary Systems Chef

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Culinary Systems Chef Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Bon Appetit

Sous Chef- Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 / Year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

Sous Chef- Kenosha, WI

Kenosha, WI

$60K - $65K/yr

Sous Chef Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 / Year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

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SOUS CHEF (BILINGUAL) - KENOSHA WI

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

SOUS CHEF (BILINGUAL) - KENOSHA WI Salary: 60000 - 65000 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Compass Group

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI

De Pere, WI

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI Salary: 55000 - 60000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

Compass Group

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI

De Pere, WI · On-site

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI Salary: 55000 - 60000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

Eurest

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI

De Pere, WI · On-site

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI Salary: 55000 - 60000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

Compass Group

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI

De Pere, WI

CHEF MGR - DE PERE WI Salary: 55000 - 60000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest ... Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Proficient ...

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Sous Chef- Kenosha, WI

Compass Group

Kenosha, WI

$60K - $65K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,083 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

343rd of 488 rated business services

Job description

Position Title: Sous Chef

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 / Year

 

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

Working as the Bilingual Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility in Kenosha, WI. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. You will be supporting a higher education residential dining operation with additional catering responsibilities; oversees multiple meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night service within a large-scale dining environment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
  • Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
  • Produces and execute catering events
  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A.S. or equivalent experience EXp with Higher education prefered
  • Must be Bi-lingual
  • Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
  • String scratch kitchen exp a must
  • Menu development
  • Catering experience a plus
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
  • Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities 
  • ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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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 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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1554611

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