Sous Chef - Campus Dining Services

Assist in directing the daily operations of a unique and dynamic college residential dining facility. Help oversee assigned outlets to ensure procedures are followed and standards are met, delivering fast, high-quality, safe, and cost-efficient food production and service. Supervise both student and full-time staff, and administer systems for inventory, purchasing, pricing, production, merchandising, marketing, and sales to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Contribute to the department’s customer service goals by analyzing unit operations for effectiveness and compliance with objectives. Support strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and marketing initiatives. Communicate with customers, staff, university groups, branded company personnel, and vendors. Participate in training, supervise student courses and interns, and assist in developing creative recipes and menus to enhance food quality, presentation, and value.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily operations of a residential dining facility
• Oversee food production and service to ensure quality, safety, and cost-efficiency
• Supervise student and full-time employees
• Manage inventory, purchasing, pricing, production, merchandising, marketing, and sales
• Analyze unit operations for effectiveness and compliance with departmental objectives
• Support strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and marketing initiatives
• Communicate with customers, staff, university groups, and vendors
• Participate in training and supervise student courses and interns
• Develop new recipes and menus to improve food quality, presentation, and value
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification

Pay

$54,000.00 - $58,000 annually

Schedule

Varied days and times, including weekends

Benefits

This position is eligible for a comprehensive University benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave and caregiver leave
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

About the Organization

Mizzou Dining Services provides high-quality, nutritious, and diverse dining options to the University of Missouri community. The team is committed to exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming environment, and supporting the university’s mission. Operations include residential dining halls, retail food outlets, coffee shops, and catering services, serving students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

About the Community

Columbia, Missouri, combines small-town friendliness with big-city features, offering a high quality of life. Known as an ideal college town, it is centrally located between St. Louis and Kansas City, providing access to urban culture and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia hosts numerous festivals, restaurants, and entertainment venues, making it a great place to grow a career, raise a family, or retire.