Sous Chef (Central Development Kitchen)

Bon Appetit + We are hiring immediately for a Sous Chefposition. + Location : San Jose CA. + Schedule : Monday - Friday + Pay Range: $76,240.00 - $78,000.00 annually We Make Applying Easy Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1494180. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? Weu2019re hiring Bon Appu00e9tit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafu00e9s around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. Weu2019ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Learn more about careers with Bon Appu00e9tit: Role Summary We are seeking an analytical and creative Recipe Development Sous Chef to join our Bon Appu00e9tit team. This critical culinary leadership role reports directly to the Recipe Development Executive Chef and serves as a primary driver of the program's technical culinary foundation. As the Recipe Development Sous Chef, you are responsible for the meticulous writing, testing, and refinement of recipes across all lines of business. You will act as a bridge between culinary innovation and operational scalability, ensuring that every dish is not only delicious and culturally authentic but also accurately documented for our culinary teams. You will collaborate extensively with the Recipe Development EC to contribute to menu strategy, research efficient production techniques, and ensure all offerings align with the future-forward vision of the Food program. Furthermore, you will be a lead ambassador for the Food brand. As a Recipe Development Sous Chef, you will champion a culture of professionalism, continuous improvement, and hospitality. You will transform complex requests into functional culinary solutions, ensuring that our food program continues to inspire and enable more sustainable lifestyles through precise, high-quality, and innovative recipe design. Key Responsibilities + Execute Precision Recipe Development: Lead the writing and testing of recipes, ensuring the timely delivery of drafts developed according to specific guidance and programmatic needs. + Lead Research & Development: Support the exploration of new recipes and efficient techniques for menu components, keeping the program at the forefront of culinary trends and sustainable practices. + Facilitate Culinary Tastings: Prepare and present dishes for formal tastings, demonstrating a degree of technical skill and the ability to pivot and make adjustments based on feedback. + Data Integrity: Partner closely with Recipe Editors to ensure accurate documentation, precise unit measurements, and data integrity across all digital recipe platforms. + Drive Culinary Innovation: Support the testing and implementation of campus-wide culinary initiatives, ensuring that all projects meet deliverables and maintain the program's quality standard. + Mentorship & Talent Maturation: Provide coaching and teaching to peers and team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and a solutions-based approach to culinary challenges. + Strategic Stakeholder: Communicate with our Partners and senior management accurately, translating high-level

Created: 2026-01-07