Catering Sous Chef I

Job overview

The Catering Sous Chef I works onsite at American University in Washington, DC. Compensation is $65,000–$70,000 per year. Chartwells Higher Education supports campus dining at colleges and universities. The sous chef supports catering culinary operations through food preparation, event execution, menu development, inventory, and ordering. The role helps deliver dining experiences that serve the university community and align with client objectives.

What you'll do

• Assist the Executive Chef and culinary team with cost controls and expenditures
• help plan and create menus
• produce and execute catering events
• roll out culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams
• build client relationships
• support dining service operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

catering sous chef i

chartwells he

washington dc

full-time

american university

catering

menu planning

culinary operations

event execution

servsafe preferred

$65k–$70k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• holiday time off
• wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• commuter benefits and other listed programs.

Why this role

Preferred qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience, culinary or kitchen management experience, high-volume foodservice experience, computer experience, and ServSafe certification.

About the employer

Chartwells HE is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.