Sous Chef

Job Reference Number: 36472 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Constellation State: Pennsylvania (US-PA) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Sous Chef to our Constellation Culinary Group team in Philadelphia, PA. As a Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of foodservice professionals in a high end, high volume catering commissary to service multiple venues. Previous experience in catering is necessary. What you'll be doing: + Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development. + Maintain proper production, safety & sanitation standards, and corporate compliance. + Direct, supervise, and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items. + Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products. + Routine inspections to observe quality of food preparation and appearance; cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance. + Follow Constellationu2019s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on production, ordering, receiving, inventory, etc. + Operational Leadership u2013 manage SOPs daily, kitchen production, quality control, presentation. + Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. + Staff Management - interview, hire, onboard, train new employees, and continually mentor and supervise current staff. + Control inventory and expenses to ensure financial goals. + Ensure the highest level of customer service. + Other duties as assigned. What we're looking for: _Must-haves:_ + Three years of catering experience + Demonstrated catering, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production. + Must have three to five years of culinary management experience + Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required. + A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets. _Nice-to-haves:_ + Culinary Arts degree by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of Chef trained education and experience is necessary. Compensation Range Up to $85,000 Our Benefits: + Medical (FT Employees) + Dental + Vision + Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity + Discount Program + Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) + EAP + 401k + Sick Time + Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) + Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) + Paid Time Off #boost #LI-MA1 #indeedelior About Constellation: From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality. About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience youu2019ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

Created: 2026-02-02