Sous Chef

Bensalem, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident

Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401k

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Constellation Culinary Group, a distinguished segment within Elior North America, is renowned for delivering exceptional business dining and catering services across the United States. Specializing in invigorating foodservice experiences in diverse venues ranging from retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation excels at creating meals that foster connections and enhance hospitality. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and culinary excellence, the company continues to expand its reach, setting high standards for the dining and events sector. Elior North America, known for its inclusive employment policies and dedication to workforce development, champions diversity and growth, ensuring that employees thrive in a supportive environment with ample opportunities for advancement.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time onsite position within our high-volume, high-end catering commissary. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of catering experience, coupled with substantial culinary management expertise, to lead and inspire a talented team of foodservice professionals. As Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu development, quality control, and staff mentorship while ensuring adherence to established safety, sanitation, and corporate compliance standards.

In this role, you will be entrusted with directing daily preparation of both standard and gourmet food items, ensuring the highest quality in raw ingredients and finished products. Responsibilities include routine inspections to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across production and service areas, maintaining inventory controls for food and supplies, and managing budgets to meet financial goals. Your leadership will extend to interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing supervision of kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. This position offers a competitive compensation package with a salary up to $85,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits program inclusive of medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Joining Constellation means becoming part of a team dedicated to exceptional foodservice delivery amid a fast-paced catering environment. Your culinary creativity, leadership skills, and operational expertise will directly contribute to our reputation for excellence and operational success. This role demands strong oral and written communication skills, a proven ability to manage costs effectively, and a passion for culinary innovation in a large-scale production setting. If you are a motivated culinary professional eager to grow your career within a respected industry leader, this opportunity with Constellation Culinary Group is an excellent fit.

Job Requirements

Three years of catering experience
culinary management experience of three to five years
strong leadership, oral and written communication skills
ability to control costs and manage budgets
culinary arts degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Job Qualifications

Three years of catering experience
demonstrated catering, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills including large quantity production
three to five years of culinary management experience
strong leadership skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
proven track record of controlling costs and managing annual budgets
culinary arts degree or equivalent combination of chef-trained education and experience preferred

Job Duties

Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints
participate in other menu planning activities including determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development
maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards, and corporate compliance
direct, supervise, and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items
evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of finished products
conduct routine inspections to observe quality of food preparation and appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance
follow Constellation's Standard Operating Procedures on production, ordering, receiving, inventory
manage SOPs daily, kitchen production, quality control, and presentation
maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment
interview, hire, onboard, train new employees, and mentor and supervise current staff
control inventory and expenses to ensure financial goals
ensure the highest level of customer service
perform other duties as assigned