Senior Sushi Sous Chef - Nvidia at Compass Group Santa Clara, CA

Bon Appetit Management Company is a leading restaurant company specializing in contract food service, known for its commitment to exceptional food quality and outstanding service. Unlike many other large food service companies, Bon Appetit emphasizes creativity and culinary innovation by encouraging its managers and chefs to stay current with culinary trends and develop fresh, original menu offerings without relying on standardized recipes or central commissaries. This approach creates a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where culinary professionals have the freedom to experiment, take risks, and truly excel in their roles. Bon Appetit is passionate about fostering growth and learning opportunities for its staff, aiming to create career paths filled with potential across a broad array of accounts and venues. This dedication to both food excellence and employee development has contributed to the company’s rapid expansion and success in the contract food service industry.

The role of Senior Sushi Sous Chef offers a unique opportunity within Bon Appetit to lead and support sushi-focused culinary operations at a campus setting. This position works closely with the Campus Executive Chef, Sushi and Asian Programming, to manage daily sushi production, ensure menu consistency, and maintain quality at all times across campus cafes. The Senior Sushi Sous Chef will play a crucial part in expanding the sushi offerings and developing Asian-inspired menus, combining creativity with solid culinary expertise. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring supervision of hourly culinary associates, oversight of food safety practices, inventory management, and food cost controls specific to sushi preparation. The candidate will also support catering functions including action stations for events, which require precision and professionalism. A typical work schedule runs from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with occasional flexibility needed for evening catering events.

This position offers a competitive salary range between $90,000 and $105,000 annually, reflecting the specialist skills and leadership responsibilities involved. Ideal candidates are expected to have a culinary degree or certificate, extensive sushi preparation skills, and prior experience in high-volume or complex foodservice environments. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities are essential, as is a passion for food trends and continuous culinary innovation. Employees at Bon Appetit also enjoy a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and various employee discounts. This role is an excellent fit for culinary professionals eager to push boundaries in sushi and Asian cuisine while contributing to a high-quality guest experience in an energetic and supportive work culture.