AM Jr Sous Chef

Flagship Culinary Services is a renowned leader in the corporate dining sector, dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences for some of the world’s largest high-tech companies. Operating a corporate kitchen at 6520 Kaiser Drive in Fremont, California, Flagship focuses on creating high-quality culinary environments that support employee satisfaction and client engagement. The company prides itself on running fast-paced yet welcoming cafs where teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning form the foundation of daily operations. Employees are valued for their dedication to quality, safety, and service, aligning with the company’s core values and commitment to excellence.

The AM Jr. Sous Chef role offers a unique opportunity to join Flagship Culinary Services as a key member of the culinary management team. This position, based in Fremont, provides a stable Monday to Friday schedule from 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekends off, fostering work-life balance. The salary range for this role is competitive, between $75,000 and $85,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 12 paid holidays, a 401K plan with company matching, plus vacation and sick days. Meals and snacks are provided during shifts, enhancing the supportive work environment.

In this role, the Jr. Sous Chef will assume significant managerial responsibilities such as hiring, training, employee development, and performance evaluations, thus contributing directly to the growth and success of both staff and the company culture. The position demands leadership in enforcing Flagship’s safety culture and food handling guidelines while championing employee engagement programs rooted in company values. The Jr. Sous Chef partners closely with upper management and HR for handling corrective actions, conducting reviews, and resolving employee issues, making this role essential in sustaining a positive and productive workplace.

Operational duties include managing and scheduling assigned kitchen staff, overseeing timekeeping with Kronos time clock systems, enforcing policies, coaching employees, and holding team members accountable to productivity and quality standards. The Jr. Sous Chef is also responsible for food production quality assurance, following recipes precisely, setting production goals, managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining plating and service standards tailored to client expectations. Daily responsibilities include conducting line checks, food reviews, and health department audit preparations aimed at maintaining a minimum of 90% or equivalent pass rates.

This position requires the ability to work under pressure and maintain composure in a high-volume environment while modeling exemplary culinary skills and safety practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in kitchen equipment use, maintain meticulous cleanliness according to sanitation guidelines, and lead by example to inspire a cohesive team atmosphere. Growth-minded individuals who value professional development and enjoy collaborating with a diverse team will find this role rewarding and aligned with their career goals.