SOUS CHEF - Join the Team!

Eurest is a distinguished leader in the business and industry dining sector, offering exceptional culinary services to employees of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies across every state and a diverse range of industries. With a strong presence and an extensive network supported by 16,000 skilled chefs and in-unit associates, Eurest specializes in delivering world-class meals through corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, on-site catering, vending innovations, and more. The company is innovative, high-performing, and rapidly growing, attracting enthusiastic individuals committed to quality and driven by consistently delivering unparalleled results. Eurest operates in a dynamic environment, collaborating with exciting companies and serving interesting locations, providing valuable experiences and ample career growth opportunities. The role of Sous Chef II at Eurest is strategically important, aimed at supporting the overall success and smooth functioning of the food program. This leadership position requires overseeing culinary activities and ensuring strict adherence to client cultures and guidelines, health regulations, and Eurest's internal standards regarding food quality, freshness, and presentation. The Sous Chef II shares responsibility in planning, ordering, inventory management, and actual food preparation, contributing to an exceptional dining experience. This role focuses not only on culinary expertise but also on motivating, training, developing, and directing the back-of-house team to deliver excellent customer and client satisfaction. This position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000 and falls under pay grade 10, ensuring a rewarding and stable career path. It is ideal for candidates who possess extensive culinary experience, including supervisory skills, and a passion for maintaining high food quality standards while embracing new culinary trends. The Sous Chef II participates in creating innovative menus, rolling out new culinary programs in coordination with marketing and culinary teams, and managing cost controls to optimize food expenditure. Individuals in this position are expected to support vibrant kitchen environments while upholding safety, sanitation, and operational excellence. As part of Compass Group USA, Eurest is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. The company encourages qualified candidates to bring their experience and enthusiasm to a team that fosters career advancement and supports the well-being of its associates. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance options, retirement plans, paid time off, and various employee support programs, emphasizing a positive work-life balance. In summary, joining Eurest as a Sous Chef II means becoming a key player in a thriving, forward-thinking food service company where culinary excellence, leadership, innovation, and teamwork are valued. Candidates will find a fast-paced, rewarding work environment that offers numerous opportunities to develop their careers in the culinary industry, all while delivering exceptional food experiences to some of the most prestigious corporate clients in the country.

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the supervisory or lead level
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred