Sous Chef

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure the consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop culinary team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company standards.
• Aid with scheduling, labor management, and productivity initiatives to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product utilization to control food costs and minimize waste.
• Support menu execution, special events, catering functions, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor kitchen performance and address operational challenges to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Serve as the kitchen leader in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring continuity of operations and team performance.
• Collaborate with management to achieve culinary, financial, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume food service, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, or collegiate dining environment.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About Aramark

About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.